CITB Specialists Plant and Equipment Operations 2

Question 1

What must a specialist lifting supervisor ensure is prepared before any complex lifting operation (such as tandem lifts or lifts near structures)?

Accepted Answer

A written lift plan that covers all aspects of the operation including crane positions, ground conditions, load details, rigging methods, exclusion zones, and communication procedures

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A verbal briefing to the crane driver

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A photograph of the load to be lifted

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A text message to the site manager

Question 2

A specialist contractor notices that the rated capacity indicator (RCI) on a mobile crane is not functioning. What action must be taken?

Accepted Answer

Immediately cease all lifting operations until the RCI is repaired and verified as functioning correctly

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Continue lifting but reduce loads to 75% of capacity

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Use manual calculations instead of the RCI

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Operate the crane with a banksman watching the load radius

Question 3

Under PUWER 1998, what specific requirement applies to specialist equipment that has dangerous moving parts?

Accepted Answer

Effective guards or protection devices must be provided to prevent access to dangerous parts, and must not be easily bypassed

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Moving parts should be painted in bright colours

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Workers should be told to stay clear

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A sign warning of moving parts is sufficient

Question 4

What is the legal requirement for specialist plant and vehicles operating in areas where pedestrian workers are present on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Traffic management segregation must be established, including designated pedestrian routes, vehicle exclusion zones, and banksman control where segregation cannot be achieved

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Pedestrians should stay alert and move out of the way

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Only the vehicle horn needs to be used

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High-visibility clothing for pedestrians is sufficient

Question 5

A specialist contractor is using a telehandler to lift a suspended load. Under what condition is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

Only when the telehandler is specifically rated and configured for lifting duties with an appropriate attachment, and a LOLER thorough examination for lifting has been completed

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It is always permitted as telehandlers are designed for lifting

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Whenever the load is under 500kg

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Only on flat ground

Question 6

What must a specialist plant operator do before leaving any item of plant unattended on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Lower all attachments to the ground, engage the parking brake, switch off the engine, remove the key, and secure the cab to prevent unauthorised use

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Switch off the engine only

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Park it in a visible location

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Leave the engine running to maintain battery charge