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CPCS THEORY A40 TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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CPCS THEORY A40 TEST QUESTIONSAND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What types of loads would a spreader beam be used on? - ANSWER spreader
The spreader beam is used on long loads.
How might it be advantageous to a slinger/signaller to hold a qualification or
card? - ANSWER The slinger/ signaller can prove his skills, and have better
prospects of employment and promotion.
. On hoist-rope lifting equipment, the length of rope or line affects load swings
asOn hoist-rope lifting equipment, the length of rope or line affects the
swinging of a load as -. ANSWER The longer the rope/line the slower the load
will swing.
During the examination for the condition of lifting accessories, gloves shall be
worn for what reason? -. ANSWER Gloves shall be worn to prevent skin
diseases due to sharp edges or broken wires.
What are possible influences excessive rain may have on the lifting operation? -
ANSWER 1. Water can add weight to the load by as much as 25%. (2.)It can
decrease visibility. ( 3.)It can make the ground slippery. 4.)It can weaken the
ground around outriggers/stabilizers. (5.)It can make the load slippery
What might the total (or gross) weight of a load that is to be lifted comprised
of? - ANSWER The combined weight of the lift accessories and the load.
, What does The Health and Safety at Work Act require employers specifically to
do in regard to plant? - ANSWER The employer must ensure the plant is safe
and maintained.
When is a trial lift carried out? - ANSWER On each lift just after the weight is
taken on the lift
At what stage is a trial lift carried out? Name checks to be made? - ANSWER
1. That the load is supported 2. The load is level 3. Lifting accessories are
attached correctly 4. The load is secured
Before any pick and carry work takes place, what should the signaller instruct
the machine operator if he loses sight of the signaller? - ANSWER If the
machine operator loses sight of the signaller he should stop immediately until
visual contact is regained.
When there is more than one lifting accessory to be used, how are they to be
attached to the crane hook? - ANSWER By shackle accordingly to the number
of accessories.
Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason? -
ANSWER Because it increases instability.
Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the
different colours and number of lines indicate? - ANSWER The safe Working
Load (SWL ) of the sling.
a) On the lifting-capacity diagram chart within Section A40, name component A
and b) State its function. You will be given a lifting-capacity diagram at your
test and you will have to identify the component and say what is it used for. -
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