CPCS Lifting Operations (LOLER) 2

Question 1

What is the maximum interval for thorough examination of lifting equipment NOT used for lifting persons?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

6 months

Answer

24 months

Answer

36 months

Question 2

Under LOLER, what records must be kept following a thorough examination?

Accepted Answer

A written report from the competent person must be kept and be available for inspection

Answer

No records are required if the equipment passes

Answer

Only a verbal confirmation to the site manager is needed

Answer

Records are only required for equipment over 10 tonnes

Question 3

What is the relationship between LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 in the context of lifting equipment?

Accepted Answer

Both apply — PUWER covers general equipment requirements while LOLER adds specific lifting requirements

Answer

LOLER replaces PUWER entirely for lifting equipment

Answer

PUWER only applies to non-lifting equipment

Answer

They are different names for the same regulations

Question 4

Under LOLER, what must be considered when positioning lifting equipment on site?

Accepted Answer

The risk of the equipment or load striking persons, and the risk of the load drifting or falling freely

Answer

Only the aesthetic appearance of the site layout

Answer

Only the convenience of the delivery driver

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The proximity to the site canteen

Question 5

A colour-coded inspection tag system is commonly used for lifting accessories. What does a system of quarterly colour changes help to identify?

Accepted Answer

Whether the lifting accessory has been inspected within the current period

Answer

Which company owns the equipment

Answer

The weight of the accessory

Answer

The country of manufacture

Question 6

Under LOLER, who has the duty to ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely?

Accepted Answer

The employer or any person who has control of the lifting operation

Answer

Only the crane driver

Answer

The equipment manufacturer

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive directly supervises all lifts