Signaller/Slinger Theory Test Questions With Complete
Solutions
1) Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty,
what instruction should be given to the machine operator by the
signaller if they lose sight of each other? Correct Answers Stop
until signaller becomes visible
2) Only two legs of a 6 tonne four-leg chain sling are being
used. In principle, what is the maximum load that can be lifted
with that sling? Correct Answers 3 tonnes
3) During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting
accessory. What TWO actions must be taken? Correct Answers
1) Taken out of service
2) Reported, recorded & clearly marked 'out of use'
4) If attaching accessories to a quick-hitch coupler of a machine
such as an excavator, give TWO reasons why the coupler should
be tilted in the downwards position (ram extended). Correct
Answers 1) Prevents damage to the accessory = could restrict
movement
2) Prevents bending and twisting of accessory
5) How can a qualification or card benefit a slinger/signaller?
Correct Answers 1) Proof of skills
2) Attainment of Work
3) Pay-rise
,6) What TWO things should be considered when selecting a
place of refuge or safety within a designated plant manoeuvering
area? Correct Answers 1) Easily accessible
2) Well protected by plants and other works
7) If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianised area, state ONE
factor that needs to be taken into account by the
slinger/signaller. Correct Answers Barrier off area to prevent
overhead loads
8) a) What does the safe working load (SWL), as stamped on
lifting accessories, indicate? b) what action should be taken if
the SWL is not marked on a lifting accessory? Correct Answers
a) Max load accessory is allowed to lift in certain configurations
b) Accessory cannot be used
9) During the lifting operation, part of the task cannot be carried
out as detailed in the lift plan. a) What initially must happen to
the lifting operation and b) who authorises any changes?
Correct Answers a) Operations stops until lift plan is amended
b) An Appointed Person (AP)
10) What is regarded as the danger or hazard zone during a
lifting operation? Correct Answers Working radius and travel
area of lifting equipment's jib
11) a) When is a trial lift carried out and b) name THREE
checks to be made? Correct Answers a) On every lift
b) Must be supported, level and the lifiting tackle is attached
correctly
(also ask about the weight!)
, 12) On the lifting capacity diagram chart within in Section A40:
a) what is the type of sling shown in item B and b) what is type
of hitch shown? Correct Answers a) Flat web sling
b) Single choke
13) The slinger has to use new lifting accessories that they are
unfamiliar with. What do Regulations (e.g. LOLER 98) and
other guidance require the slinger/signaller to have? Correct
Answers I: Information
I: Instruction
T: Training
S: Supervision
14) Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for
what reason? Correct Answers Load can turn, swing and hit
machines or structures
15) Give TWO examples of where The Work at Height
Regulations may apply to lifting operations. Correct Answers
1) Access into a lorry bed (ie. placing sling onto load)
2) Using Cherry Picker to remove chains
16) If radios are to be used during the lifting operations, what
FIVE actions and checks must be made by the slinger/signaller
before use? Correct Answers 1) Know how to use
2) Batteries full
3) Correct channel
4) Check signal
5) Agree call signs between sender & receiver
6) Agree signals
Solutions
1) Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty,
what instruction should be given to the machine operator by the
signaller if they lose sight of each other? Correct Answers Stop
until signaller becomes visible
2) Only two legs of a 6 tonne four-leg chain sling are being
used. In principle, what is the maximum load that can be lifted
with that sling? Correct Answers 3 tonnes
3) During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting
accessory. What TWO actions must be taken? Correct Answers
1) Taken out of service
2) Reported, recorded & clearly marked 'out of use'
4) If attaching accessories to a quick-hitch coupler of a machine
such as an excavator, give TWO reasons why the coupler should
be tilted in the downwards position (ram extended). Correct
Answers 1) Prevents damage to the accessory = could restrict
movement
2) Prevents bending and twisting of accessory
5) How can a qualification or card benefit a slinger/signaller?
Correct Answers 1) Proof of skills
2) Attainment of Work
3) Pay-rise
,6) What TWO things should be considered when selecting a
place of refuge or safety within a designated plant manoeuvering
area? Correct Answers 1) Easily accessible
2) Well protected by plants and other works
7) If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianised area, state ONE
factor that needs to be taken into account by the
slinger/signaller. Correct Answers Barrier off area to prevent
overhead loads
8) a) What does the safe working load (SWL), as stamped on
lifting accessories, indicate? b) what action should be taken if
the SWL is not marked on a lifting accessory? Correct Answers
a) Max load accessory is allowed to lift in certain configurations
b) Accessory cannot be used
9) During the lifting operation, part of the task cannot be carried
out as detailed in the lift plan. a) What initially must happen to
the lifting operation and b) who authorises any changes?
Correct Answers a) Operations stops until lift plan is amended
b) An Appointed Person (AP)
10) What is regarded as the danger or hazard zone during a
lifting operation? Correct Answers Working radius and travel
area of lifting equipment's jib
11) a) When is a trial lift carried out and b) name THREE
checks to be made? Correct Answers a) On every lift
b) Must be supported, level and the lifiting tackle is attached
correctly
(also ask about the weight!)
, 12) On the lifting capacity diagram chart within in Section A40:
a) what is the type of sling shown in item B and b) what is type
of hitch shown? Correct Answers a) Flat web sling
b) Single choke
13) The slinger has to use new lifting accessories that they are
unfamiliar with. What do Regulations (e.g. LOLER 98) and
other guidance require the slinger/signaller to have? Correct
Answers I: Information
I: Instruction
T: Training
S: Supervision
14) Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for
what reason? Correct Answers Load can turn, swing and hit
machines or structures
15) Give TWO examples of where The Work at Height
Regulations may apply to lifting operations. Correct Answers
1) Access into a lorry bed (ie. placing sling onto load)
2) Using Cherry Picker to remove chains
16) If radios are to be used during the lifting operations, what
FIVE actions and checks must be made by the slinger/signaller
before use? Correct Answers 1) Know how to use
2) Batteries full
3) Correct channel
4) Check signal
5) Agree call signs between sender & receiver
6) Agree signals
