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HS&E Operatives practice question: Lifting operations and lifting equipment (5 of 7) D. High risk activities A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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You are using a gin wheel to lift buckets of mortar up a scaffold.
What should be marked on the gin wheel?
Choose one answer.
A A. The date it was boughtB B. The name of the person using itC C. Nothing, as gin wheels are simple to useD D. Its safe working loadShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. The important marking is the safe working load.B. Wrong: Wrong. Users don't need to be marked on it. The safe working load does.C. Wrong: Wrong. All lifting equipment needs a clear safe working load.D. Right: Right. HSE says gin wheels should be clearly marked with their safe working load. Never lift more than that.Explanation Lifting equipment must be marked with its safe working load. Never overload it.
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