IPAF TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SOLVED) 100%
CORRECT
What is primary guarding? Answer - foot pedal or a button has to be pressed
before being able to operate the machine.
What is 'secondary guarding'? Answer - Device fitted to a MEWP to further
reduce risk of entrapment or provide alert for risk of entrapment
What is an 'active oscillating axle'? Answer - Axle on chassis of self propelled
MEWP which moves in a controlled manner to ensure that all wheels remain in
contact with the ground
What is 'passive oscillating axle'? Answer - Axle on the chassis of a self
propelled MEWP which moves freely during travel with the MEWP's elevating
structure in a limited and defined configuration to ensure that within the limits
of oscillation all wheels remain in contact with the ground
What are five hierarchies of rescue from height? Answer - 1. Use Primary
control in cage
2. Use Auxiliary controls in cage
3. Use Ground Primary Controls
4. Use Ground Auxiliary controls
5. Use Mid air rescue
, What is minimum safety distance for working safely near overhead electricity
lines? Answer - 7m Exclusion zone 400kv
6m 132kv
3m 11kv & 31kv
1m 230/400v from cables
What is 'Hydraulic ramping'? Answer - The machine might not stop
immediately when a controller is released
What is 'SIOPS'? Answer - Sustained Involuntary Operation Protection System
When inspecting label plates on MEWP what 7 things should you for? Answer -
1. Dates/ expiry dates
2. Serial Number
3. SWL
4.Weight of machine
5. Max wind speed
6. Gradeability
7. Maximum Slope Angle
In WAHR what is working at Height described as? Answer - Any place at above
below ground level, with a risk of injury if you fall from that place
WAHR 2005 explain the need for a risk assessment when working at height.
When is this required ? Answer - All working where the us a risk of injury
CORRECT
What is primary guarding? Answer - foot pedal or a button has to be pressed
before being able to operate the machine.
What is 'secondary guarding'? Answer - Device fitted to a MEWP to further
reduce risk of entrapment or provide alert for risk of entrapment
What is an 'active oscillating axle'? Answer - Axle on chassis of self propelled
MEWP which moves in a controlled manner to ensure that all wheels remain in
contact with the ground
What is 'passive oscillating axle'? Answer - Axle on the chassis of a self
propelled MEWP which moves freely during travel with the MEWP's elevating
structure in a limited and defined configuration to ensure that within the limits
of oscillation all wheels remain in contact with the ground
What are five hierarchies of rescue from height? Answer - 1. Use Primary
control in cage
2. Use Auxiliary controls in cage
3. Use Ground Primary Controls
4. Use Ground Auxiliary controls
5. Use Mid air rescue
, What is minimum safety distance for working safely near overhead electricity
lines? Answer - 7m Exclusion zone 400kv
6m 132kv
3m 11kv & 31kv
1m 230/400v from cables
What is 'Hydraulic ramping'? Answer - The machine might not stop
immediately when a controller is released
What is 'SIOPS'? Answer - Sustained Involuntary Operation Protection System
When inspecting label plates on MEWP what 7 things should you for? Answer -
1. Dates/ expiry dates
2. Serial Number
3. SWL
4.Weight of machine
5. Max wind speed
6. Gradeability
7. Maximum Slope Angle
In WAHR what is working at Height described as? Answer - Any place at above
below ground level, with a risk of injury if you fall from that place
WAHR 2005 explain the need for a risk assessment when working at height.
When is this required ? Answer - All working where the us a risk of injury
