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Question 1

9. If a tipping vehicle is to discharge a load near to power lines mounted on wooden poles and no goal posts are in place, what is the first course of action?

Answer 1

Check with supervisor before any tipping commences.

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.

Answer 2

Approach
Agree
Assess
Guide
Guide
Keep

1) Approach the vehicle/plant.
2) Agree communication system with driver/operator.
3) Assess route to be taken.
4) Guide vehicle/plant to the designated unloading area.
5) Guide vehicle/plant into the specified position.
6) Keep the area clear of other plant/vehicles/people.

Question 3

11. Where a site is divided by a public highway and a plant/vehicle crossing on the public highway is being set up, name THREE aspects that need to be taken into account.

Answer 3

1) Formal notification to the highways authorities.
2) Warning signs at the correct distances.
3) Stop/Go boards or traffic lights.
4) Crossing routes clearly defined for any vehicles/plant using the crossing.

Question 4

12. If assisting a plant operator to position and configure an item of plant, what should the marshaller take into account?

Answer 4

Stay away from moving parts of the machine.

Question 5

13. What procedure would a marshaller follow if an emergency vehicle e.g. ambulance needs to be directed to the place of the emergency?

Answer 5

• Stop all vehicle movements on site.
• Ensure a way is clear for the emergency vehicle.
• Guide the vehicle or indicate how they go into the site.

Question 5

14. How would a marshaller identify that there is a safe system of work in place?

Answer 5

By actually seeing the Traffic Management Plan, Method Statement and Risk Assessment.

Question 5

15. Give THREE considerations when PPE for marshalling duties is being selected.

Answer 5

1) Hi-Viz and Hard Hat that identifies the Traffic Marshall from others.
2) Must have reflective strips
3) Must be clean.

Question 5

16. If a delivery vehicle has to shunt backwards and forward when reversing into a site from the public highway, what danger could occur?

Answer 5

Plant, vehicles and pedestrians may not understand/expect these movements and try to cross before they are finished.

Question 6

17. a) In principle, what is the main responsibility of the plant and vehicle marshaller and

Answer 6

Ensure the safe passage of vehicles and plant into, around and out of a working area.

Question 7

17. b) who remains responsible for ensuring the safe movement of the plant or vehicle?

Answer 7

The driver/operator.