Assessment Paper

Name:
Course: Appointed Persons.

1. What duties are the Appointed Person

responsible for?

4. To whom should the A.P. give all the

details involving the lift to?
7. State two safe system of work?

9. State why there must be a safe system

of work?

13. What is the factor of safety when lifting

of personnel?
15. State the difference between a British
Standard and a Regulation?

19. Explain the difference between an

Employing and a user organisation?

23. What does RCI stand for?

25. If the crane is out of level by 3 degrees
what effect does this have on the
crane?
28. Name two types of lifts that an A.P will
have to plan for?
31. Define the term Radius?

Date:

34. What is the recommended distance

between any part of the crane & any
obstacles?
36. What is the minimum sling SWL if using
2 single slings to lift a 7t load?

39. What is BS 7121 also known as?

42. What is the purpose of the cranes duty

charts?
46. What is the maximum beta angle that 2
single accessories can be used in
pairs?
49. What section in LOLER covers strength
and stability?
52. How often do lifting accessories need a
thorough examination?
55. Name 2 ways of finding out the loads
weight?
58. Name 3 ground conditions that can
affect the cranes stability?