SPOTTERS – A Critical Element of Site Safety Welcome to your SPOTTERS - A Critical Element of Site Safety Full Name Business Email Phone Number 1. What is the purpose of a Spotter? To assist an operator in manoeuvring equipment To prevent damage to the machine To prevent injury to the operator, spotter or other personnel, or, prevent property damage. All of the above 2. What must a Spotter need to understand and know about the role? What to look for. Using hand signals and communications devices. Hazard awareness Being able to anticipate situations in any given task which may lead to an accident. All of the above 3. What should leaders ensure about allocating a worker to a Spotter's role? What experience the worker holds and their capability to perform it Allocate the most available person Nothing, it's up to the team members 4. What are the three leading causes of fatalities on operational sites? Struck-by accidents Electrocution Caught-in-between hazards All of the above 5. Should a Spotter assist an operator move an object, or become involved differently in the task? Yes No 6. What are some tasks requiring a spotter? When loading and off-loading equipment Crane activities Areas where operators view is limited, and manoeuvring is restricted and tight Overhead power lines activities Where personnel are working All of the above 7. What should a Spotter do during any task? Be positioned to have a clear view of the areas the operator cannot see, and to not be in harms way Allow for sufficient stopping distance and clearance Spotter and operator shall decide on appropriate communications before operations begin Always be visible to the operator Make sure the operator understands your actions Remain focused and avoid distractions Conduct frequent hazard assessment of the site All of the above 8. When is the task of Spotting completed? When task is actually confirmed as completed When the spotter thinks it is finished When nothing is happening Time's up ‹ Permit To Work Induction Fatigue in the Workplace Induction ›
