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IPAF Test Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
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What is primary guarding? Ans: foot pedal or a button has to be pressed
before being able to operate the machine.
What is 'secondary guarding'? Ans: Device fitted to a MEWP to further
reduce risk of entrapment or provide alert for risk of entrapment
What is an 'active oscillating axle'? Ans: Axle on chassis of self propelled
MEWP which moves in a controlled manner to ensure that all wheels
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remain in contact with the ground
What is 'passive oscillating axle'? Ans: Axle on the chassis of a self
Guru01 - Stuvia
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
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What are five hierarchies of rescue from height? Ans: 1. Use Primary
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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? Ans: 7m Exclusion zone 400kv
6m 132kv
3m 11kv & 31kv
1m 230/400v from cables
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What is 'Hydraulic ramping'? Ans: The machine might not stop
immediately when a controller is released
What is 'SIOPS'? Ans: Sustained Involuntary Operation Protection System
When inspecting label plates on MEWP what 7 things should you for? Ans:
1. Dates/ expiry dates
2. Serial Number
3. SWL
4.Weight of machine
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5. Max wind speed
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6. Gradeability
7. Maximum Slope Angle
2026
In WAHR what is working at Height described as? Ans: Any place at
above below ground level, with a risk of injury if you fall from that place
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WAHR 2005 explain the need for a risk assessment when working at
height. When is this required ? Ans: All working where the us a risk of
injury
Why are ground conditions so important ? Ans: Ground conditions are
important for the stability of the MEWP. Unsafe conditions could lead to
loss of life
What seven ground conditions should you be aware of? Ans: 1. Sloping
or uneven surfaces
2. Proximity to excavations, soft ground or un compacted fill
3. Weather conditions , waterlogged or frozen soil
4. Underground services i.e manhole, drain
IPAF Test Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
What is primary guarding? Ans: foot pedal or a button has to be pressed
before being able to operate the machine.
What is 'secondary guarding'? Ans: Device fitted to a MEWP to further
reduce risk of entrapment or provide alert for risk of entrapment
What is an 'active oscillating axle'? Ans: Axle on chassis of self propelled
MEWP which moves in a controlled manner to ensure that all wheels
Assignment Expert
remain in contact with the ground
What is 'passive oscillating axle'? Ans: Axle on the chassis of a self
Guru01 - Stuvia
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
2026
What are five hierarchies of rescue from height? Ans: 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? Ans: 7m Exclusion zone 400kv
6m 132kv
3m 11kv & 31kv
1m 230/400v from cables
, 2 for specific request mail
What is 'Hydraulic ramping'? Ans: The machine might not stop
immediately when a controller is released
What is 'SIOPS'? Ans: Sustained Involuntary Operation Protection System
When inspecting label plates on MEWP what 7 things should you for? Ans:
1. Dates/ expiry dates
2. Serial Number
3. SWL
4.Weight of machine
Assignment Expert
5. Max wind speed
Guru01 - Stuvia
6. Gradeability
7. Maximum Slope Angle
2026
In WAHR what is working at Height described as? Ans: 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 ? Ans: All working where the us a risk of
injury
Why are ground conditions so important ? Ans: Ground conditions are
important for the stability of the MEWP. Unsafe conditions could lead to
loss of life
What seven ground conditions should you be aware of? Ans: 1. Sloping
or uneven surfaces
2. Proximity to excavations, soft ground or un compacted fill
3. Weather conditions , waterlogged or frozen soil
4. Underground services i.e manhole, drain
