Staging

Question 1

What dose RHP stand for?

Answer 1

Restricted high place

Question 2

What are the 2 types of staging?

Answer 2

Mobile- mounted on castors

Non mobile- fixed to hangar

Question 3

In structure components, what are both the end frames at bottom and top?

Answer 3

Spigots at top allow end frames to fit together

Sockets receive end frame spigot or castors

Question 4

What are castors made from?

Answer 4

Solid rubber or nylon

Question 5

How far above the should the platform should the guests rail be?

Answer 5

3 foot (914mm)
And 
3foot 9inches (1143 min)

Question 6

What dose a brace do?

Answer 6

Gives stability

It can be horizontal or inclined

Question 7

What are platforms? And what must they be?

Answer 7

They are to provide flat and stable working surface.

Platform formed by securing resin bonded plywood to light allow tubular frames

Question 8

How high must a toe bar be?

Answer 8

Must be at least 150mm or 6inch

Question 9

What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2 buffers?

Answer 9

Type 2 has a carved groove along the length

Question 10

In staging how often do you carry out scheduled maintenance?

Answer 10

3 monthly

Question 11

What is a span?

Answer 11

Used when a longer working platform is required.

Span structures available in 3 widths

Question 12

What is a closed hook and what type of latches are there ?

Answer 12

Fitted to guard rails, braces and outriggers , where positive locking is required.

Latches can be leaf spring or torsion spring

Question 13

What is an open hook ?

Answer 13

Fitted to platforms where dislodgement is unlikely , no locking device

Question 14

What is a collet ?

Answer 14

Externally tapered to suit end frame socket taper.

Question 15

What are the 2 types of outriggers

Answer 15

Rectangular- available in 1 size

Curved - 2 sizes

Question 16

What is the name given to the feature that provides stability and can be horizontal or Inclined ?

Answer 16

Bracing

Question 17

If the platform overhangs the frame then what must be used ?

Answer 17

Closed hooks

Question 18

What are the 2 sizes for cantilever platforms ?

Answer 18

Pattern 1- over hang 610mm (2ft) over the long face

Pattern 2- overhang 1220mm (4ft) over the short face

Question 19

What is the purpose of buffers ?

Answer 19

Prevent risk of damage to aircraft when staging is being moved into position

Question 20

What must you not do to an incomplete structure ?

Answer 20

Move it

Question 21

Platforms must not be subjected to what type of loads ?

Answer 21

Impact

Question 22

When must you carry out maintenance checks

Answer 22

Pre use inspection
Periodically and before start of work
After completion of a repair to structure

Question 23

What must you check on staging ?

Answer 23

Warning notices and signs present 
Welded joints examined - no cracks 
Correct alignment of latch hook ends
Correct engagement of sockets
Contact of wheels onto the ground 
Lubrication of moving parts 
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