C7 - Mobile, Lifting, Access And Work At Height Equipment

Question 1

Types of lift truck

Answer 1

• Counterbalance FLT
• Reach
• Rough terrain
• Telescopic material handlers
• Side loading
• Pedestrian controlled

Question 2

Types of mobile work equipment

Answer 2

• MEWP
• Lift trucks
• Tractors
• Works vehicles

Question 3

Types of attachment for FLT

Answer 3

• Forks
• Side shifter
• Rotator
• fork positioned
• Roll and barrel clamp
• Pole attachment
• Drum handler
• Man basket

Question 4

PUWER suggested range of control measures for mobile work equipment

Answer 4

Roll over protective structure (ROPS) - prevents rollover beyond side or protect passengers if it rolls further

Falling object protective structure (FOPS) - strong safety cab/ cage

Speed control systems - for stopping and em braking

Guards & barriers - if there is a risk of contact with wheels or tracks

Restraining systems -

Means of fire fighting

Vision aids - if drivers field of vision is inadequate

Question 5

LOLER lays down the following requirements for inspections

Answer 5

• When lifting equipment is first supplied
• When certain equipment eg tower crane is installed
• Periodically during the lifetime of equipment
• Following exceptional circumstances