Information about the self-assessment sheet for public weighing can be found below.
If you are unable to answer the following questions, we would recommend you reread the guidance and discuss the matter with your supervisor.
- In what circumstances can you refuse to undertake a public weighing?
- What do you understand by the following terms? Gross weight/Net weight/Balance/Tare/Double weighing.
- What checks should you make prior to making a weighing?
- What could cause an inaccurate weighing being recorded?
- What offences can you commit under section 20 of the Weights & Measures Act 1985?
- How long should you keep records/copy tickets of weighings for?
- What information should be recorded on a record/ticket?
- Where are the records copy tickets stored within this business?
- Should you weigh a vehicle with or without the driver/passengers?
- Why should you have a clear view of the plate?
- How long have you been operating this particular weighbridge?
In preparing for your test please expect additional questions to those detailed above as these are for your benefit to judge your readiness.