High Marks (with clue)

Question 1

3. Name FIVE proximity hazards that can occur when plant or vehicles are travelling and manoeuvring on a site.

Remember PO-SECS in proximity to chics

Answer 1

P:lant, vehicles & pedestrians
O:verhead cables
S:tructures
E:xcavations
C:onfined spaces
S:lopes/inclines

Question 2

10. Describe the SIX actions the marshaller should undertake when a delivery vehicle arrives on site to be unloaded at a different area.

Remember AAAGGK another delivery vehicle

Answer 2

A:pproach the vehicle/plant.
A:gree communication system with driver/operator.
A:ssess route to be taken.
G:uide vehicle/plant to the designated unloading area.
G:uide vehicle/plant into the specified position.
K:eep the area clear of other plant/vehicles/people.

Question 3

44. Explain FIVE factors that could affect the integrity of an exclusion zone and safe movements within the zone.

Remember BUMS are an exclusion zone

Answer 3

B:arriers being moved
U:nplanned works
M:arshallers absent/incorrect position
S:igns being moved

Question 4

45. Name FOUR possible causes where the marshaller’s capabilities could be exceeded?

Remember W-STD

Answer 4

T:raffic Management Plan changes
U:nexpected situation
N:ew situation
D:river/operator ignoring instructions

Question 5

51. When a marshalling operation for vehicle movements is being planned, list in the order of importance, the FOUR stages that should be taken into account (e.g. what is the first consideration of any planning, then the second stage if the first stage is not achievable etc.)

Remember ERIC! Plans his movements upstairs

Answer 5

E:liminate movements
R:educe the need to reverse
I:solate the area (barriers)
C:ontrol movement within the isolated area (Marshall)

Question 6

57. Name FIVE items that should be found within a traffic management plan.

Remember HORSE in traffic management

Answer 6

H:olding areas
O:ne way systems
R:estricted areas
S:egregated areas
E:xits/entrances

Question 7

49. If the marshaller is guiding an item of plant or a vehicle near to the edge of an excavation/tipping zone for tipping a load, what control measures must they ensure are in place?

PEBS

Answer 7

P:hysical barriers
E:dge protection
B:erm of spoil
S:top blocks