Foundation Certificate in Lifting Equipment

<p>Working load limit and verification details (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They remain responsible for ensuring competency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are responsible for the equipment's legal compliance before market placement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statement of conformity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating equipment designs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The duty holder or employer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manufacturer’s certificate or record of test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are competent for their assigned tasks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The person who markets or puts the equipment into service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have legal obligations related to safety. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That products meet essential health and safety requirements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using the equipment only for which they are trained. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All necessary safety information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To offer essential knowledge for diploma qualifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employers primarily, but employees also have responsibilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Foundation Certificate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A need to provide appropriate working conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advanced machine programming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rating of lifting equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish a framework of rules for governance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negative public relations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying and mitigating hazards in operational procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased employee retention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health and Safety at Work Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rule made by relevant authorities to protect workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The foundation for health and safety legislation in various jurisdictions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing profit at all costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide detailed requirements on how to comply with legal obligations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relevant authorities with consent from a government minister. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISO Certification Standard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A concept capturing anyone involved in lifting equipment usage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be used in court to prove compliance or breach. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A voluntary set of guidelines for best practices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize accidents and ensure effective operation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that equipment is safe for a further period of service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A competent person trained for the task (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are used to connect a load to a lifting appliance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure they are of adequate strength and free from defects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A machine capable of raising, lowering, or suspending a load (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are unnecessary if the equipment appears fine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be inspected, regardless of their incorporation in the load (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detect potential safety hazards and defects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A document explaining how to meet legal requirements, issued by relevant authorities.

A code of practice that provides guidelines but isn't legally required to follow.

Guidelines on how to meet legal requirements.

The person responsible for equipment and safety in many work arrangements—usually the employer or a self-employed person.

The rules that detail the general duties in law.

Evidence of noncompliance with ACoP advice can be used to prove a legal breach in court.

Specialized documents providing detailed information or technical specifications

Documents outlining safety procedures or measures.

Essential introductory knowledge for lifting equipment Diploma courses.

Rules and laws governing the lifting equipment industry.

Primary duty for creating safe working conditions in lifting, plus moral duty of care.

Employees are also responsible for their health and safety in the lifting field, under the law.

Mechanical devices used to raise, move, or lower loads.

Wide systems of rules and laws that regulate decisions.

Employer's ethical responsibility to create a safe work environment.

Legal framework that dictates health and safety measures.

Unsafe working conditions can negatively affect production, lower morale, and result in financial losses.

The shared values and beliefs within a company regarding the importance of safety and health.

Failing to manage health and safety effectively can damage a company's reputation.

Unsafe practices lead to expenses like lost production, fines, legal fees, and increased insurance costs.

A set of rules or directives made by an authority to govern behavior.

Different countries have their own specific legislation and standards for lifting equipment safety.

A duty holder can transfer some or all of their legal obligations to suitably qualified individuals or organizations. However, they remain accountable for ensuring that those delegated tasks are done competently.

When delegating tasks, the duty holder must ensure that individuals or organizations have the required skills, experience, training, and equipment to perform the task safely and effectively.

The employer is ultimately responsible for the safe use of lifting equipment. They must ensure employees are trained, provided with proper equipment, and follow safety procedures.

Employees have an obligation to use lifting equipment only if they have been trained to do so and to use it according to that training.

The manufacturer is primarily responsible for ensuring the safe design, construction, and maintenance of lifting equipment.

Importers and distributors of lifting equipment also have legal responsibilities to ensure the safety of the products they handle.

Manufacturers have a duty to provide end-users with all necessary safety information for using and maintaining the equipment.

Manufacturers must identify and inform end-users about all foreseeable risks and hazards associated with using the equipment.

A visual inspection of lifting equipment by a competent person, including testing and measurements to assess its fitness for continued use.

An individual with the knowledge, training, and experience to perform a thorough examination of lifting equipment.

A piece of equipment used to connect a load to a lifting appliance, often included as part of the load.

A machine that can raise, lower, or suspend a load, such as a crane or hoist.

A planned schedule of regular inspections for lifting equipment to ensure its safety.

The state of being free from risk or danger, especially in workplaces.

Regular inspections are crucial to ensure the equipment is safe to use, identify necessary repairs, and maintain its functionality.

A person or company that designs, builds, or sells lifting equipment and is responsible for its safety.

A document provided by the manufacturer to confirm that a lifting appliance meets safety standards and has been tested.

The maximum weight that a lifting appliance can safely handle, stated on the manufacturer's certificate.

A document confirming that a lifting appliance meets specific safety standards and requirements.

When a manufacturer, or anyone who takes on their responsibilities, makes a lifting appliance available for use.

Rules and regulations that all lifting equipment must comply with to ensure safe operation.