Question

final exam

choose the correct term from the drop down list

--select-- this principle is designed to discover any malfunctions before the aerial work platform is put into service.
--select-- this principle is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with the machine prior to each work shift.
--select-- this principle helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable to operate the aerial work platform safely.
--select-- this principle requires the operator to follow all safety rules and instructions in the operators, safety and responsibilities manuals.
--select-- this principle requires that you discontinue work and report the hazardous situation to your employer.

Explanation:

Identify safety principles for each description

1. "This principle is designed to discover any malfunctions before the [aerial work platform] is put into service." -> Pre-operation Inspection (or Function Test, but pre-operation inspection is designed to discover malfunctions before service).
2. "This principle is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine prior to each work shift." -> Pre-operation Inspection (specifically visual/physical checks before each shift).
3. "This principle helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable to operate the aerial work platform safely." -> Workplace Inspection.
4. "This principle requires the operator to follow all safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals." -> Operation Security / Safe Operation (or "Always perform a pre-operation inspection", "Always perform function tests", "Always perform a workplace inspection", "Always operate the machine as intended").
5. "This principle requires that you discontinue work and report the hazardous situation to your employer." -> Stop Work / Hazard Reporting (or "Discontinue work and report").

Let's align these with standard Genie / Aerial Work Platform (AWP) safety principles:

• Pre-operation Inspection: Designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine prior to each work shift.
• Function Tests: Designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service.
• Workplace Inspection: Helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable to operate the aerial work platform safely.
• Only operate the machine as it was intended (or Safe Operation): Requires the operator to follow all safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety, and responsibilities manuals.
• Discontinue work and report: Requires that you discontinue work and report the hazardous situation to your employer.

Match descriptions to standard terms

• Description 1: Function Tests
• Description 2: Pre-operation Inspection
• Description 3: Workplace Inspection
• Description 4: Only operate the machine as it was intended
• Description 5: Discontinue work and report

Answer:

No.	Description	Correct Term
2	This principle is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine prior to each work shift.	Pre-operation Inspection
3	This principle helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable to operate the aerial work platform safely.	Workplace Inspection
4	This principle requires the operator to follow all safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals.	Only operate the machine as it was intended
5	This principle requires that you discontinue work and report the hazardous situation to your employer.	Discontinue work and report