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Pressure and lifting equipment questions for the Services and facilities maintenance (SAF) specialist test

5 free questions on Pressure and lifting equipment, from section E. Specialist: HVACE – services and facilities maintenance. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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A building has a steam system for its kitchens.

What must be in place before it is used?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A written scheme of examination
  2. B. A menu of what it will cook each week
  3. C. A cleaning rota
  4. D. Nothing, as steam is harmless
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says before using a pressure system, a written scheme of examination must be in place and an examination carried out.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A WSE and an examination are needed.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. A WSE and an examination are needed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Steam is covered by PSSR.

Explanation

A pressure system needs a written scheme of examination before use.

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Question 2

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A competent person is chosen to examine pressure systems.

What does HSE say about their independence?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. It doesn't matter who they are
  2. B. They must be independent
  3. C. They should be the plant operator
  4. D. They should be paid for each defect that they find
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. They must be independent of operations.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says the competent person must be independent of the organisation's operating functions.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. They must be independent of operations.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. They must be independent and impartial.

Explanation

The PSSR competent person must be independent of operations and able to stop use.

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Question 3

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A building has a hoist used to lift people between floors, with no examination scheme.

How often must it be thoroughly examined?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only when it breaks
  2. B. Once, when installed
  3. C. At least every 6 months
  4. D. Every 5 years, at the lease renewal
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Examinations are regular.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. It must be examined regularly.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says lifting equipment used to lift people must be thoroughly examined every 6 months, unless an examination scheme says otherwise.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too long.

Explanation

Lifting equipment for people: thorough examination at least every 6 months.

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Question 4

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A goods hoist (not for people) has no examination scheme.

How often must it be thoroughly examined?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Every 10 years, when it is refurbished
  2. B. Only after an accident
  3. C. Every day
  4. D. At least every 12 months
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too long.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Examinations are regular.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Daily checks aren't thorough examinations.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says lifting equipment not used to lift people, other than accessories, must be thoroughly examined every 12 months, unless an examination scheme says otherwise.

Explanation

Other lifting equipment: thorough examination at least every 12 months, or as the scheme sets.

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Question 5

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Your maintenance team services a hoist every month.

Should the same team do its thorough examination?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. No, that's judging their own work
  2. B. Yes, they know it best
  3. C. Yes, if they use a printed checklist from the maker
  4. D. Yes, if the client agrees
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says the examiner should not be the person who routinely maintains the equipment, as they would be assessing their own work.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The examiner should be independent.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The examiner should be independent.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. The examiner should be independent.

Explanation

Thorough examinations should be done by someone independent of the routine maintenance.

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