Page 5 Flashcards
1
Q
- A load has just been delivered to a site on a vehicle. Before the securing/restraining gear securing the load is released, what should be ensured?
A
- Check that the load is secure and stable and has not moved during transport.
- Check that everyone is clear of the area when the load is released (straps/chains etc).
2
Q
- What TWO actions should be taken if an unexpected delivery vehicle appears within an area controlled by a marshaller?
A
1) Park the vehicle in a safe place
2) Inform the supervisor
3
Q
- List THREE methods or ways that site movement plans are conveyed to other workers.
A
1) Inductions
2) Daily briefings
3) Toolbox talks
4
Q
- If a delivery vehicle has to be unloaded on the public highway, what has to be in place?
A
- A safe system of work must be in place prior to unloading
- This ensures the safety of:
- operatives unloading the vehicle
- passing traffic
- pedestrians.
5
Q
- What checks must be taken if site conditions change overnight due to adverse weather?
A
Check site conditions to ensure the type/weight of plant/vehicles used can still move safely around site.
6
Q
- If driver aids such as reversing cameras are fitted to the item of plant/vehicle, what TWO things should the marshaller establish before movements begin?
A
- What type
- If they are working properly
- Able to locate objects & people
7
Q
- Name THREE things that should be checked both prior to and during operations when guiding plant and vehicles on a brownfield construction site?
A
1) Buried waste material
2) Hazardous materials
3) Soft ground
4) Voids
8
Q
- If an item of plant or vehicle is turning on a slope, what can possibly cause the machine to overturn?
A
- Soft ground
- Speed of travel
- Turning up/down hill
- Loaded or unloaded
9
Q
- What factors could affect the movement of plant or vehicles during wet weather compared to dry weather?
A
- Visibility
- Traction & steering
- Braking
