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Specialist Activities – Lifts and Escalators

Construction Test > Specialist Activities – Lifts and Escalators

You need to answer at least 41 out of 49 questions correctly to pass the Lifts and Escalators Specialist Activities Test. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Who can conduct work on escalators and lifts? Give ONE answer
A Anyone who needs to
B Only authorised, trained, and competent persons
C Only registered contractors
D Only representatives of the manufacturer
Correct Answer: B Only authorised, trained, and competent persons
Explanation: This kind of work is hazardous, and requires workers to be authorised, trained, and competent.
2. What is LEIA? Give ONE answer
A Lifecycle and Efficacy Inspection Assessment
B Lift and Elevator Information and Advice
C Lift and Escalator Industry Association
D Lift and Escalator Inspection Assessment
Correct Answer: C Lift and Escalator Industry Association
Explanation: The Lift and Escalator Industry Association commits its members to a safety charter, and it represents the majority of UK escalator and lift companies.
3. If a passenger has become trapped in a lift, can you release them? Give ONE answer
A No, this must be done by the property manager
B Only if you are authorised and trained to do so
C Yes, and you must do so immediately
D Yes, but only once you have assessed the risk
Correct Answer: B Only if you are authorised and trained to do so
Explanation: Only authorised and trained persons are permitted to release trapped passengers.
4. Who should be supervising all work involving lifts and escalators? Give ONE answer
A A competent person
B A representative from the manufacturer
C An officer from the Lift and Escalator Industry Association
D Whoever is carrying out the work
Correct Answer: A A competent person
Explanation: All work in this area must be supervised by a competent person.
5. You are about to begin repairs on some worn down sheaves, but your employer does not have the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) on hand. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Begin work if it appears safe to do so
B Do not begin working without the correct PPE, which your employer must provide
C It is your responsibility to source suitable PPE: do not work until you have sourced some personally
D Report this employer to the HSE
Correct Answer: B Do not begin working without the correct PPE, which your employer must provide
Explanation: Your employer should equip you with the PPE necessary to safely carry out your work. Do not begin until you have the correct PPE.
6. The light supply for a car you are repairing needs to be connected to a 240 volt fused spur. What MUST you do before connecting it? Give ONE answer
A Contact a LEIA representative
B Ensure the car is in motion
C Isolate, then lock off, the electrical supply
D Lock off the electrical supply
Correct Answer: C Isolate, then lock off, the electrical supply
Explanation: You must isolate and lock off the electrical supply first.
7. Workers in the escalator and lift industry are most likely to be injured by what? Give ONE answer
A Falls from height
B Fire
C Manual handling
D Poor job management
Correct Answer: C Manual handling
Explanation: Manual handling is the main cause of injury in the lifts and escalators industry
8. What is a counterweight screen? Give ONE answer
A A cosmetic screen hiding the counterweight from sight
B A protective cover preventing people using the lift from being struck by the counterweight
C A protective cover that prevents objects entering the path of the counterweight
D A safety check ensuring no faulty counterweights are used in a lift
Correct Answer: C A protective cover that prevents objects entering the path of the counterweight
Explanation: Counterweight screens prevent anything getting into the path of a counterweight.
9. What should you do BEFORE beginning work on a lift that does NOT have a counterweight screen fitted? Give ONE answer
A Conduct a risk assessment
B Ensure workers are wearing suitable PPE
C Install a temporary counterweight screen
D Never carry out work on lifts where no counterweight screen is fitted
Correct Answer: A Conduct a risk assessment
Explanation: You must conduct a risk assessment to see what safe system of work must be put in place.
10. You are carrying out work in an escalator and a fire breaks out. Which of the following extinguishers must you NOT use? Give ONE answer
A CO2
B Dry powder
C Foam
D Water
Correct Answer: D Water
Explanation: You must not use a water extinguisher (red) in this case.
11. What must you NOT wear when working near moving equipment? Give ONE answer
A Ear protection
B Jewellery, watches, and similar items
C Safety helmet
D Sun cream
Correct Answer: B Jewellery, watches, and similar items
Explanation: When working near moving equipment, you must not wear anything unnecessary that could get caught in the parts.
12. You are changing contaminated motor oil on a lift repairs job. How should you dispose of the oil? Give ONE answer
A Down the nearest commercial drain
B This is the building owner's responsibility
C This oil can be used to run smaller power tools - do not dispose of it
D Through the correct, registered process
Correct Answer: D Through the correct, registered process
Explanation: Contaminated oil must be disposed of through a registered process for waste disposal.
13. You are installing a lift on a construction site, and it is not possible to install a landing door. What should be in place instead? Give ONE answer
A A 550 mm (minimum) barrier
B A 950 mm (minimum) barrier
C A harness and lanyard system
D A safety net
Correct Answer: B A 950 mm (minimum) barrier
Explanation: Where landing doors are not in place, a 950 mm (minimum) barrier must be installed.
14. A replacement frame for a balance weight is delivered to the site, but it is very heavy. There is no lifting equipment on site - and no crane on the delivery vehicle. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Arrange for it to be delivered again, this time on a lorry with a crane
B Enlist as many people on site as is required to manually lift the frame off the vehicle
C Lever it onto a pallet from which you can roll it off the vehicle
D Tip the frame off the back of the vehicle
Correct Answer: A Arrange for it to be delivered again, this time on a lorry with a crane
Explanation: You must carry out lifting in a safe way - if no equipment is available on site, have the frame delivered again on a vehicle with a crane.
15. Which TWO of the following must be TRUE regarding access doors to a passenger conveyor's external machine room? Give TWO answers
A They must be lockable from the INSIDE only
B They must be lockable from the OUTSIDE only
C They must be lockable from the inside AND the outside
D They must have the correct safety sign
E They must not be lockable
Correct Answer: C They must be lockable from the inside AND the outside, D They must have the correct safety sign
Explanation: Access doors to external machine rooms must be lockable from the outside and the inside, and have the correct safety signage.
16. You are about to start lifting materials into a shaft using a hoist, but notice that one of the chain links is buckled. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Carry out the lift slowly, monitoring the equipment for signs of further damage
B Do not begin work, and report the defective equipment to your supervisor
C Do not lift beyond 50% of the hoist's SWL
D Ensure your team is wearing the correct PPE
Correct Answer: B Do not begin work, and report the defective equipment to your supervisor
Explanation: Never use defective equipment - consult with your supervisor to find a replacement
17. What is an overspeed governor? Give ONE answer
A A protective shield which prevents sparks from fast-moving parts damaging electrical circuits
B A safety alarm which sounds if an elevator runs faster than its rated speed
C A safety device which prevents an elevator from running faster than its rated speed
D A worker tasked with monitoring the elevator's speed during safety testing
Correct Answer: C A safety device which prevents an elevator from running faster than its rated speed
Explanation: An overspeed governor prevents an elevator moving faster than its rated speed.
18. You have just finished examining a passenger hoist. When (at the latest) MUST the next examination be carried out? Give ONE answer
A 12 months
B 3 months
C 6 months
D 9 months
Correct Answer: C 6 months
Explanation: Equipment used for lifting people must be examined at least once every 6 months.
19. You need to retrieve a fallen tool from the pit of an operating lift. What should you do before going into the pit? Give ONE answer
A Confirm the location of the pit stop switch
B Ensure guard rails are properly fitted
C Isolate the power supply to the lift
D You must never enter the pit of an operating lift
Correct Answer: A Confirm the location of the pit stop switch
Explanation: You must ensure you know where the pit stop switch is located before entering the pit of an operating lift.
20. What MUST you do to ensure people do not get injured from an overspeed governor? Give ONE answer
A Ensure nobody is wearing loose clothing
B Fit a guard
C Fit an alarm
D Rig a safety net
Correct Answer: B Fit a guard
Explanation: Overspeed governors must be fitted with guards to prevent injury.
21. You are examining the lifting beam in a shaft, and notice the brickwork where it is fixed to the wall appears to be crumbling slightly. The beam itself is in good condition. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Apply a layer of cement to the brickwork to bolster it
B Continue using the beam, but monitor it regularly for signs of further damage
C Do not use it, and consult with your supervisor before taking any further steps
D Stress test the beam before beginning work
Correct Answer: C Do not use it, and consult with your supervisor before taking any further steps
Explanation: Never use equipment that could be damaged. Consult with your supervisor to work out the safest way of going forwards.
22. You are about to use a hoist to lift materials off a lorry. Which TWO of the following checks should you run on the equipment? Give TWO answers
A Are there any faults in the equipment?
B Does the equipment have an up-to-date examination certificate?
C Is the equipment painted the correct safety colour?
D Is the equipment registered to a LEIA-approved company?
E Will damage to the equipment be covered by your employer's insurance?
Correct Answer: A Are there any faults in the equipment?, B Does the equipment have an up-to-date examination certificate?
Explanation: Before using lifting equipment, you must ensure its examination certificate is up to date, and that the equipment is not damaged.
23. You have just fitted a padlock onto a lock-out device. What should you do with the key? Give ONE answer
A Deliver it to the on-site administration office
B Hand it to your supervisor, it is their responsibility
C Keep it safe, it is your responsibility
D Place it in a visible location immediately next to the lock-out device
Correct Answer: C Keep it safe, it is your responsibility
Explanation: The key to the padlock for a lock-out device is the responsibility of the person who applied the lock.
24. You are replacing a portion of step chain, and notice that parts of the new chain are affected by rust. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Do not use that portion of step chain
B Ensure it is well lubricated before installing it
C Install that section of chain, but monitor that section for further damage
D Nothing in particular - it is the part you have been hired to fit
Correct Answer: A Do not use that portion of step chain
Explanation: Do not install a piece of equipment if it is defective.
25. Who is permitted to fit a padlock to the guard of an electrical lock-out? Give ONE answer
A Anybody who has authorisation to work on the unit
B Anyone on site
C Only LEIA-registered engineers
D Only the person who installed the unit
Correct Answer: A Anybody who has authorisation to work on the unit
Explanation: Anybody who is authorised to carry out work on a unit is permitted to padlock a lock-out guard.
26. You arrive on shift to repair an elevator, and find that the mains isolator has been switched off. What must you do before beginning work? Give ONE answer
A Check CCTV footage for break-ins
B Run a full electrical safety test
C Switch the mains isolator on again
D Talk to the person who manages the premises
Correct Answer: D Talk to the person who manages the premises
Explanation: If the mains isolator switch is off, the person responsible for the premises may know why this is. Check with them before doing anything else.
27. You are using a lifting accessory to help hoist materials onto a working platform. What must you ensure regarding its safe working load? Give ONE answer
A That this is the MINIMUM weight of the load
B That you do not exceed it
C That you halve this number if any accessories are showing signs of wear
D That you halve this number if lighting conditions are poor
Correct Answer: B That you do not exceed it
Explanation: You must never exceed the safe working load of lifting accessories and equipment.
28. You have just finished inspecting a scaffold that has been erected in a lift shaft for access. When should the next inspection take place? Give ONE answer
A Before every shift
B Within 24 hours
C Within 7 days
D Within two weeks
Correct Answer: C Within 7 days
Explanation: Scaffolds must be inspected at least every 7 days.
29. What must be in place around an elevator sheave to protect people from the rotating parts? Give ONE answer
A A screen
B An overspeed governor
C Guards
D Whipchecks
Correct Answer: C Guards
Explanation: Guards must be fitted to protect people from moving parts.
30. Which of the following tools is BEST suited to work carried out on electrical lift-control equipment? Give ONE answer
A Battery-powered tools
B Hand-held tools
C Insulated tools
D Mains-powered tools
Correct Answer: C Insulated tools
Explanation: Insulated tools should be used for work carried out on electrical lift-control equipment.
31. You have been authorised to carry out lone working on site. Which TWO of the following must you do before you can safely begin? Give TWO answers
A Acquire a countersignature for your timesheet
B Ensure a system is in place to monitor your safety
C Ensure you have a correctly fitted harness and lanyard
D Ensure you will be checked on every 30 minutes
E Get in touch with the site representative to register that you will be doing lone work
Correct Answer: B Ensure a system is in place to monitor your safety, E Get in touch with the site representative to register that you will be doing lone work
Explanation: Lone workers must register their work with a site representative, and ensure a system is in place to monitor their safety.
32. How can you prevent injury to people below an observation lift? Give ONE answer
A Cordon off the area immediately below the lift
B Ensure an alarm sounds before the lift begins moving
C Ensure any tools on the lift are secure
D Issue high visibility PPE to anyone below the lift
Correct Answer: C Ensure any tools on the lift are secure
Explanation: Tools on an observation lift should be secured so that they do not fall off and cause injury.
33. What additional safety equipment is required when working on electrically-powered lift-control equipment Give ONE answer
A Barrier cream
B Insulating boots
C Insulating helmet
D Insulating mat
Correct Answer: D Insulating mat
Explanation: You must lay down an insulating mat.
34. You need to solder a fitting inside of an elevator. What must you check FIRST? Give ONE answer
A Do you need a hot-work permit?
B Is hot-work covered by your insurance policy?
C Is it possible to isolate the lift?
D You must NEVER carry out hot work inside of an elevator
Correct Answer: A Do you need a hot-work permit?
Explanation: Before beginning hot-work, you must check whether you need to acquire a permit.
35. You are carrying out work in the machine room, and need to leave the hatch open. What safety precaution MUST you take? Give ONE answer
A NEVER leave the hatch open in a machine room
B Never leave the hatch unattended
C Put a barrier up around the hatch
D Put up a warning sign at the entrance to the machine room
Correct Answer: C Put a barrier up around the hatch
Explanation: If you need to leave the hatch open in a machine room, ensure that a barrier is put up around it.
36. You have finished up a repair task in the machine room. What MUST you do to stop unauthorised persons from accessing the unoccupied room? Give ONE answer
A Activate the CCTV
B Block access to the room with warning tape
C Ensure the door is monitored at all times
D Lock the access door
Correct Answer: D Lock the access door
Explanation: Lock the access door to ensure no unauthorised persons enter the machine room.
37. When working on a traction lift, you must ensure it does not start unexpectedly. How can you safely do this? Give ONE answer
A Always work in pairs
B Apply a lock-out device
C Fit an alarm to go off if it starts
D Have one person monitoring it at all times
Correct Answer: B Apply a lock-out device
Explanation: Fit a lock-out device to a traction lift to ensure it does not start unexpectedly.
38. You need to gain access to a passenger conveyor. Which of the following MUST you do? Give ONE answer
A Ensure you are wearing the correct PPE
B Find a colleague to spot you
C Inform your supervisor that you will be accessing the conveyor
D Lock out and tag the mains switch
Correct Answer: D Lock out and tag the mains switch
Explanation: You must not access a passenger conveyor before the mains switch is locked out and has been tagged.
39. You need to move the pallet band on a passenger conveyor you are repairing. What must you do FIRST? Give ONE answer
A Ensure that the equipment is not in use by unauthorised persons
B Ensure the mains supply is off
C Ensure you are not carrying out work during operating hours
D Ensure you are wearing the correct PPE
Correct Answer: A Ensure that the equipment is not in use by unauthorised persons
40. How MUST you ensure that nobody falls into the machine space of an escalator you are carrying out repairs on? Give ONE answer
A Ensure no unauthorised persons are in the vicinity
B Ensure the entry and exit points are clearly signposted
C Install safety barriers at each entry and exit point
D Install safety nets
Correct Answer: C Install safety barriers at each entry and exit point
Explanation: Entry and exit points must be protected by secure barriers to prevent people falling into the machine space.
41. The gap between a work platform and a hoistway wall can present a fall hazard. What is the smallest distance between these two points that is considered hazardous? Give ONE answer
A 10cms
B 300mm
C 500mm
D 5mm
Correct Answer: B 300mm
Explanation: A gap of 300mm between a work platform and a hoistway wall is sufficient to present a fall hazard.
42. A contractor wants to use a lift you are installing to move equipment to a higher level. It is operational, but some features have not yet been fitted. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Allow them to use it without restrictions
B Ask them to help you complete installation
C Ensure you are supervising the lift whilst it is being used
D Refer them to your supervisor
Correct Answer: D Refer them to your supervisor
Explanation: Refer the contractor to your supervisor.
43. You have finished a task on top of a car, and are about to get off it by way of a landing door. The car-top control is less than 1m away from the landing threshold. What should be the status of the car-top stop button and the car-top control? Give TWO answers
A Car-stop button: go
B Car-stop button: isolated
C Car-top control: deactivated
D Car-top control: test
E Car-top stop button: stop
Correct Answer: D Car-top control: test, E Car-top stop button: stop
Explanation: You must ensure the button is set to stop, and the control is set to test.
44. You need to carry out work on the top of a car, but it does not have a car-top control station. How can you proceed? Give ONE answer
A You must ensure somebody is monitoring the car from external controls
B You must install a temporary car-top control station
C You must lock out and tag the unit first
D You must never work on top of a car if there is no car-top control station
Correct Answer: C You must lock out and tag the unit first
Explanation: You must lock out and tag the unit before you begin work.
45. How should you test whether the car-top stop button is working properly? Give ONE answer
A See if you can move the car downwards
B See if you can move the car upwards
C Use a current detector
D Use an overspeed governor
Correct Answer: A See if you can move the car downwards
Explanation: A car-top stop switch is working properly, you will be unable to move the car downwards.
46. You need to carry out work on the underside of a lift. Which is the most DANGEROUS location for the lift to be in? Give ONE answer
A At the bottom of the shaft
B At the top of the shaft
C Between two landing levels
D In the middle of the shaft
Correct Answer: B At the top of the shaft
Explanation: When work is being carried out on a lift's undercarriage, it must not be at the top of a lift shaft.
47. A new lift shaft has nearly been completed, but landing doors have not yet been installed. What must be in place instead? Give ONE answer
A A shaft monitor must be stationed at each entranceway
B Safety nets in the shaft
C Secure, strong safety barriers
D Warning tape across the shaft entrances
Correct Answer: C Secure, strong safety barriers
Explanation: Where landing doors for a lift shaft have not yet been installed, security barriers must be erected to prevent anybody falling in.
48. When must a lift machine be fitted with guards? Give ONE answer
A Before it is operated
B If it is operating faster than 10 m/s
C If it was manufactured before 1996
D Only if there is a particularly high risk of people being injured
Correct Answer: A Before it is operated
Explanation: Lift machines must be fitted with guards before they can be operated.
49. You and some colleagues are carrying out work in a lift shaft. What is the BEST way of protecting yourself from injury by falling objects? Give ONE answer
A Do not work under other people
B Rig safety netting
C Wear a safety helmet with chin strap
D Work in pairs
Correct Answer: A Do not work under other people
Explanation: The most effective way of avoiding injury from falling objects is to avoid working under other people.