Below are some selected Lift Supervisor NVQ Level 4 Answers questions and answers.
1.2 Explain how programmed lifting operations relevant to the occupational area or sector(s) should be supervised.
All works are discussed in the pre start (Start of Shift) meeting and exclusion zones/restrictions are discussed. Only authorised persons are allowed in a working area and they will be named beforehand, generally they will be Appointed Person, Lift supervisor, Slinger Signaller and Crane operative. I will nominate a person to maintain exclusion zones without having to enter the zone, this way I am able to control the lift safely and not just keep an eye on barriers. The Client is made aware of all works in good time.
1.3 List the types of people who may be affected by typical lifting operations
The general public, The client staff, Other trades on site, Site visitors, Trespassers, Supervisors, Those involved with the lift.
1.4 Explain how disruption to other works and people not involved in lifting operations can be minimised during typical lifting operations.
We do this by ensuring that there is a programme of works that details our ongoing works, from this we can plan well all activities, including the best way and time to carry out a task to avoid or reduce disruption to others. If we have to block access to a pedestrian or vehicle route, we ensure that before we do this, enough notice is given for diversion arrangements. If there are any concerns from people not involved in the lifting operation, we always try to come to an agreement where possible to ease those concerns.
1.5 Describe different methods that can optimise performance during lifting activities.
Proper planning to ensure there are minimal lifts, the lift is in the correct location and the lift is carried out at the right time. Improper planning may cause problems such as having to move the same load more than once, which is not good for the environment (burning more fuel) not good safety-wise (more lifting in work areas) or cost (could affect the programme)
2.2 List and describe the current legislation and official guidance that applies directly to lifting operations using lifting equipment
- Health and Safety at work etc. act 1974 – The Act defines general duties on employers, employees, contractors, suppliers of goods and substances for use at work, persons in control of work premises, and those who manage and maintain them, and persons in general.
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations – PUWER regulations – The main requirements of PUWER for organisations are to ensure that the equipment used is suitable for its purpose, maintained to be safe and not risk health and safety and inspected by a competent worker who should record the results.
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE Regs) – Covers all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work which protects them against one or more risks to their health and safety”. PPE would include such things as hard hats, eye protection, safety harnesses, life jackets and safety footwear.
- LOLER – The regulations involve anything which involves the lifting of goods or people at work. Equipment covered would include lifts, cranes, ropes, slings, hooks, shackles, eyebolts, rope and pulley systems and forklift trucks.
- Machinery Directive – Most lifting equipment and lifting accessories will also fall within the scope of the Machinery Directive, as implemented by the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations. Such equipment must have been subject to conformity assessment and be appropriately CE marked and accompanied by a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) before being placed on the market or brought into use. This includes lifting equipment whose only source of power is directly applied human effort
3.3 Describe how common lifting operation faults and problems can be identified.
- By doing regular checks on all lifting accessories
- Updating all the relevant certs and training tickets
- By doing a pre-check of all accessories and machinery involved in the lifting operation to make sure they are in good condition
3.4 Explain methods that can be used to assess potential faults and problems during lifting operations.
- By doing regular checks on all lifting accessories
- Updating all the relevant certs and training tickets
- By doing a pre-check to all accessories and machinery involved in lifting operation to make sure they are in good condition
3.5 Explain techniques and methods that allows for identified faults and problems, and appropriate corrective suggestions to be made and communicated to relevant people.
Operatives involved in lifting operations need to provide evidence of their competencies. This includes drivers of plant which can be used for lifting operations, included excavators of various sizes, telescopic handlers and a variety of cranes. These operators are required to show their CPCS cards or similar to prove competence.
A similar approach is taken to operatives involved, included Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors and Slinger/Signallers.
3.6 Explain the processes that allows for agreed corrective actions for non-conforming plant equipment and machinery to be applied.
- Raise a non-conformance report and record with the relevant personnel.
- Works to be stopped immediately and report non-conformance to PM
- Lift supervisor to make sure that any non-conformant equipment to be removed off-site and not used until its properly certified by a competent person.
3.7 Outline the types of corrective actions that could be applied to non-conforming plant, equipment or machinery and to typical lifting operations relevant to the occupational area or sector Stop work immediately
- Raise a nonconformance to relevant people
- Report and record non-conformance
- Report item to AP
- Remove non-conformant items from site
- Contact the supplier to raise a non-conformance with them
4.3 Explain procedures that can apply to the carrying out of pre-work checks and ways that checks can be recorded.
The crane is checked by the crane operative, and I check this has been carried out and check the lifting accessories. Our company procedure is to record all plant/equipment inspections on the LOLER and PUWER register.
4.4 Give reasons why pre-work checks should be made for lifting operations and explain possible consequences should this not be carried out.
All pre-use checks are carried out to ensure there are no visual defects in the equipment and accessories. Should they not be carried out, there is a risk of a sudden failure that can cause a catastrophic accident
4.5 Describe different ways that of work information and work methods can be communicated to team members
We communicate different information in different ways;
- Task instructions are communicated via the Start of Shift briefing and RAMS briefings
- Safety Issues are communicated via the Start of Shift briefings and Tool Box Talks Changes to the lift pan are communicated in the Start of Shift briefing or immediately if works have already proceeded. Other works on-site at the same time are communicated at the Supervisors’ afternoon meeting, which the supervisors cascade the information down.
- Future planned works are communicated in the weekly team meeting or progress meeting and a programme is produced, this programme is sent to all relevant team members on site
5.2 Explain the methods that can be used to keep accurate records of work progress on lifting operations which can detail faults and problems, and quantities of resources used.
I record a daily diary during lifting operations which details plant used, faults, delays etc. I also issue a close-out report (debrief) and inform people what went well, what went wrong etc
5.3 Give reasons why accurate records should be kept.
I record a daily diary during lifting operations which details plant used, faults, delays etc. I also issue a close-out report (debrief) and inform people what went well, what went wrong etc
6.3 Explain methods and techniques of conducting and recording post-work checks on relevant types of lifting operations.
Should post-work checks not be carried out, the equipment could be used the following day and could have a fault, which may lead to an accident. The equipment could be taken to another task and cause delays if there is a problem with the equipment which needs exchanging.
6.4 Give reasons why post-work checks should be carried out and the consequences should checks not be carried out adequately.
Should post-work checks not be carried out, the equipment could be used the following day and could have a fault, which may lead to an accident. The equipment could be taken to another task and cause delays if there is a problem with the equipment which needs exchanging.
7.2 Explain different ways that necessary resources for lifting operations, relevant to the occupational area or sector, can be identified.
Our company procedures and guidelines dictate what resources should be used in a lifting operation. The procedures and guidance go above and beyond current legislation. It tells us what resources we should have for each lift and what training they should have as a minimum, i.e. Slinger/Signaller with a CPCS card. I check the cards visually and check on Phoenix online to ensure the card is not fraudulent.
7.3 Explain how resources can be assessed for quality, and how to maintain necessary resources for typical lifting operations.
Our company procedures and guidelines dictate what resources should be used in a lifting operation. The procedures and guidance go above and beyond current legislation. It tells us what resources we should have for each lift and what training they should have as a minimum, i.e. Slinger/Signaller with a CPCS card. I check the cards visually and check on Phoenix online to ensure the card is not fraudulent.