CIPS M4L7 (Whole Life Assessment
Management) Chapter 1 Study Guide
Questions and Answers.
Drum lifters
Correct Answer -These have shaped parts that allow operators to move
large drums and stack them
Produced for specific sizes and weights/volumes of drums
Counterbalance forklift trucks
Correct Answer -The forklift is a highly versatile asset in warehouses and
stockyards
The weight of a load that can be transported and its lifting capability is
party determined by the height of the upright 'mast' nearest the operator,
the load length and the counterbalance weight integrated within the truck
Reach trucks
Correct Answer -Reach trucks are designed to work in a narrower aisle
than a standard counterbalance forklift truck
Reach trucks are more compact and can lift stock higher than the
comparable counterbalance forklift
Vacuum lifters
Correct Answer -This uses a vacuum pad which attaches itself to a product
,The suction force allows the product to be lifted, used for moving and
positioning glass sheets, but are also seen lifting boxes, plastic sacks,
sheets of building materials and pipework
Number of sucker pads and vacuum capability determines the max weight
and largest item that can be lifted
Rolle systems
Correct Answer -Fixed roller systems used to transfer larger volumes of
stock in box, tote or pallet form in larger warehouse
Roller systems can be contructed to have 'turning points' to change
direction and can be designed to turn corners
Conveyor systems
Correct Answer -Popular choice if transferring stock between floors by
using a system of conveyor belts
Can be segmented with lateral raised sperators to keep items apart or be
continuous belts
Fixed comveyor systems require careful planning and positining,
maintenance is important and longer term replacement cost of eblt
material needs to be considered
Cranes
Correct Answer -Cranes help move bulky and/or heavy stock around a
building
Overhead cranes are usually installed for very heavy loads
,Gantry type cranes are mounted in grider sections across the structure of
the building
Some offer a single line of movement but others can move in two
directions
Carousels
Correct Answer -Carousels are space efficient, rotating devices which
allow access to a large range of products from a single location
Can rotate vertically or horizontally
Movement can be achived by manually moving the racks, using forward
and back controls, by entering a shelf location on a keypad, entering the
product code or by barcode
Stacker cranes
Correct Answer -These are installed as part of the automation of
warehousing and have fixed runs alongside racking, storing and retrieving
pallets
Access to higher levels
Correct Answer -Danger for workers who are around working at height,
movement of equipment or dropping stock from a height
Ladders = can be used but these become unstable and even those wil
handrails are difficult to use when carrying stock
, Step sets = used for smaller heights, available with lockable wheels,
making them mobile
Platforms (cages) = available in a variety of sizes and weight loadings
Scissor platforms = used in high roof warehouses to gain access to
lighting, high racking units and sections of wall and roof
Some warehouses install higher level access walkways for selected
sections of racking, connecting lifts for stock transfer and stairs for
operator use
Waste storage and compression
Correct Answer -Waste products from packaging, disposal of some stock
and potentially spillages all require storage pending disposal
Cardboard and paper volumes benefit from folding flat and strapping
What situations is weighting required in the warehouse?
Correct Answer -- Inbound loads to confirm delivery meets documentation
provided
- Establish the number of items in a box, tote or other package
- Can establish that a load is appropriate to be moved by specific
equipment or store in a specific place
- Establish packing weight limitations, cost of carriage
What are the common issues when considering weighting equipment?
Correct Answer -- Size of the item
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