CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety

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As part of their safety equipment, all drivers are provided with Wellington boots to wear on site when unloading the concrete. Why should the drivers wear these on site, rather than their normal safety boots? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Because of the nature of the job, Gerry is in and out of his vehicle many times during the day. What is the safest method of entry/egress? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Bob’s boss has asked him to take a box of ratchet straps from his office to the driver’s rest area. Which is the correct way for Bob to lift the box? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Drivers have been instructed to park on a hard surface and avoid any soft or slippery ground when unloading – and not to unload where any pedestrians are within the swing radius of the crane. What else should the drivers look for before using the lorry mounted crane on site? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Escort vehicles such as these are permitted to show flashing beacons whilst they are escorting a large load. What colour beacons should be used? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Geoff is picking up a load today which carries this symbol. What should he do? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
How often does the fork lift truck fitted to this vehicle need to be inspected by a “competent person*? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
How would Dave know the tail lift had been certified as fit for service? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
John has been supplied with a pair of gloves for use whilst refuelling his vehicle. Why is this? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
John often has to help “spread” the liquid concrete particularly when it is being delivered into a trench. Why should he not kneel in the concrete? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Julie has parked her vehicle at night on a two way street in Birmingham to get some food she should: CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
On seeing that the curtains are bulging, what actions should Martin take? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
The drivers carry 10 litre drums containing fuel for generators etc. Diesel is occasionally spilled when transferring the diesel to the equipment. If it is spilled over overalls or other clothes what should be done with the clothes? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
The lorry mounted crane will require regular inspection. Which of the following statements are true? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety
Using “best practice” how should all these drivers get out of their cabs? CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety