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LEEA APPOINTED PERSON LIFTING OPERATIONS
EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (105) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
LIFTING
Prepare for the LEEA Appointed Person Lifting Operations Examination with this
comprehensive study resource designed to reinforce essential lifting operation
planning, risk assessment, load handling, equipment selection, safety regulations,
and industry best practices. This document helps you review key topics, assess your
understanding, and identify areas that may require additional study before the
examination. Use it to strengthen your technical knowledge and build confidence
through focused, organized preparation. An excellent companion for successful LEEA
Appointed Person Lifting Operations exam preparation.
Multiple choice.
Question 1: Under LOLER 1998, what is the maximum interval for a thorough
examination of a lifting accessory used for lifting persons?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 4 years
D. 1 month
Correct answer: A. 6 months
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 9 requires thorough examination of lifting
equipment used for lifting persons every 6 months. Accessories such as
personnel lifting baskets fall under this stricter interval .
Question 2: An Appointed Person arrives on site and finds the crane outrigger
mats are placed on frozen ground. The morning temperature is forecast to rise
above freezing. What is the correct action?
A. Proceed with the lift as planned because frozen ground is stronger
B. Reassess ground bearing pressure after thaw is considered in the lift plan
C. Cancel the lift immediately and refuse to continue
D. Use only two outriggers to reduce ground contact
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Correct answer: B. Reassess ground bearing pressure after thaw is
considered in the lift plan
Rationale: Thawing ground can lose bearing capacity rapidly. The Appointed
Person must reassess ground conditions, recalculate ground pressure, and
potentially reinforce matting before proceeding .
Question 3: Which regulation specifically requires that lifting equipment be
clearly marked with its safe working load (SWL)?
A. PUWER 1998
B. LOLER 1998 Regulation 11
C. HSWA 1974
D. MHSWR 1999
Correct answer: B. LOLER 1998 Regulation 11
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 11 mandates that lifting equipment must be
marked with its SWL (or WLL for accessories) unless it is assembled lifting
equipment where marking is not reasonably practicable .
Question 4: A load of 8 tonnes is to be lifted using four identical chain slings
at 60° to the horizontal. What is the minimum WLL required for each sling if
the load is evenly distributed?
A. 2.0 tonnes
B. 2.3 tonnes
C. 4.0 tonnes
D. 8.0 tonnes
Correct answer: B. 2.3 tonnes
Rationale: Evenly distributed load: 8t ÷ 4 = 2t per leg vertical. At 60° angle
factor = 1.15 (60° sling angle gives tension factor of approx 1.15). 2t × 1.15 =
2.3t minimum WLL per sling .
Question 5: The Appointed Person discovers that the crane's LOLER thorough
examination certificate expired two days ago. What must happen?
A. Complete the day's lifts because the crane is still safe
B. Use the crane only for lighter loads until a new examination is done
C. Cease use immediately and arrange a thorough examination
D. Ask the crane operator for their opinion
Correct answer: C. Cease use immediately and arrange a thorough
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examination
Rationale: LOLER prohibits use of lifting equipment without a valid thorough
examination certificate. The Appointed Person has a legal duty to stop
operations until the examination is completed .
Question 6: What is the primary responsibility of an Appointed Person (AP) in
lifting operations?
A. Operating the crane
B. Conducting manual lifting
C. Planning, supervising, and authorizing lifting operations
D. Inspecting personal protective equipment
Correct answer: C. Planning, supervising, and authorizing lifting
operations
Rationale: The AP is responsible for the overall safety, planning, and
authorization of lifting operations, not manual handling or crane operation .
Question 7: What does the acronym "RAMS" stand for in lifting operations?
A. Reliability, Assurance, Maintenance, Safety
B. Risk Assessment and Method Statement
C. Rated capacity, Angle, Mass, Sling type
D. Rigging, Accessories, Markings, SWL
Correct answer: B. Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Rationale: RAMS is the standard abbreviation for Risk Assessment and
Method Statement, the two core planning documents for safe lifting
operations .
Question 8: A mobile crane is positioned with outriggers partly on soft ground
and partly on a concrete slab. What must the Appointed Person do?
A. Accept if the slab appears solid
B. Require full ground assessment and possibly matting to equalize bearing
pressure
C. Move the crane until all outriggers are on the same surface
D. Reduce the load by 50% automatically
Correct answer: B. Require full ground assessment and possibly matting
to equalize bearing pressure
Rationale: Mixed ground conditions create uneven settlement risk. The
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Appointed Person must engineer a solution such as load-spreading mats and
ground assessment .
Question 9: A lifting plan has been written but the lifting team was not
briefed. Is the plan valid?
A. Yes, if the plan is written clearly
B. No, because LOLER requires that all persons involved are informed of the
plan
C. Yes, if the crane operator has read it
D. No, but only if the lift is over 10 tonnes
Correct answer: B. No, because LOLER requires that all persons involved
are informed of the plan
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 8 implies that the Appointed Person must
ensure all relevant persons are aware of the plan and their roles. A written
plan alone is insufficient without a team briefing .
Question 10: During a tandem lift with two mobile cranes, one crane's rated
capacity indicator (RCI) shows 90% of capacity while the other shows 60%.
What action should the Appointed Person take?
A. Allow the lift to proceed as both are within capacity
B. Stop the lift and re-evaluate load distribution because load share may be
unequal
C. Move the load slowly toward the higher-loaded crane
D. Instruct the lower-loaded crane to take more load by booming down
Correct answer: B. Stop the lift and re-evaluate load distribution because
load share may be unequal
Rationale: Tandem lifts require balanced load sharing. A significant
discrepancy indicates poor rigging or positioning. The lift must be stopped and
recalculated before proceeding .
Question 11: A complex lift plan shows a crane operating at 85% of its Safe
Working Load (SWL) with a 2-part line configuration. The load is asymmetrical
with a shifting center of gravity during hoisting. The MOST critical risk not yet
fully mitigated is:
A. Operator fatigue during execution
B. Dynamic load amplification due to COG migration and rope angle change
LEEA APPOINTED PERSON LIFTING OPERATIONS
EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (105) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
LIFTING
Prepare for the LEEA Appointed Person Lifting Operations Examination with this
comprehensive study resource designed to reinforce essential lifting operation
planning, risk assessment, load handling, equipment selection, safety regulations,
and industry best practices. This document helps you review key topics, assess your
understanding, and identify areas that may require additional study before the
examination. Use it to strengthen your technical knowledge and build confidence
through focused, organized preparation. An excellent companion for successful LEEA
Appointed Person Lifting Operations exam preparation.
Multiple choice.
Question 1: Under LOLER 1998, what is the maximum interval for a thorough
examination of a lifting accessory used for lifting persons?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 4 years
D. 1 month
Correct answer: A. 6 months
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 9 requires thorough examination of lifting
equipment used for lifting persons every 6 months. Accessories such as
personnel lifting baskets fall under this stricter interval .
Question 2: An Appointed Person arrives on site and finds the crane outrigger
mats are placed on frozen ground. The morning temperature is forecast to rise
above freezing. What is the correct action?
A. Proceed with the lift as planned because frozen ground is stronger
B. Reassess ground bearing pressure after thaw is considered in the lift plan
C. Cancel the lift immediately and refuse to continue
D. Use only two outriggers to reduce ground contact
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Correct answer: B. Reassess ground bearing pressure after thaw is
considered in the lift plan
Rationale: Thawing ground can lose bearing capacity rapidly. The Appointed
Person must reassess ground conditions, recalculate ground pressure, and
potentially reinforce matting before proceeding .
Question 3: Which regulation specifically requires that lifting equipment be
clearly marked with its safe working load (SWL)?
A. PUWER 1998
B. LOLER 1998 Regulation 11
C. HSWA 1974
D. MHSWR 1999
Correct answer: B. LOLER 1998 Regulation 11
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 11 mandates that lifting equipment must be
marked with its SWL (or WLL for accessories) unless it is assembled lifting
equipment where marking is not reasonably practicable .
Question 4: A load of 8 tonnes is to be lifted using four identical chain slings
at 60° to the horizontal. What is the minimum WLL required for each sling if
the load is evenly distributed?
A. 2.0 tonnes
B. 2.3 tonnes
C. 4.0 tonnes
D. 8.0 tonnes
Correct answer: B. 2.3 tonnes
Rationale: Evenly distributed load: 8t ÷ 4 = 2t per leg vertical. At 60° angle
factor = 1.15 (60° sling angle gives tension factor of approx 1.15). 2t × 1.15 =
2.3t minimum WLL per sling .
Question 5: The Appointed Person discovers that the crane's LOLER thorough
examination certificate expired two days ago. What must happen?
A. Complete the day's lifts because the crane is still safe
B. Use the crane only for lighter loads until a new examination is done
C. Cease use immediately and arrange a thorough examination
D. Ask the crane operator for their opinion
Correct answer: C. Cease use immediately and arrange a thorough
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examination
Rationale: LOLER prohibits use of lifting equipment without a valid thorough
examination certificate. The Appointed Person has a legal duty to stop
operations until the examination is completed .
Question 6: What is the primary responsibility of an Appointed Person (AP) in
lifting operations?
A. Operating the crane
B. Conducting manual lifting
C. Planning, supervising, and authorizing lifting operations
D. Inspecting personal protective equipment
Correct answer: C. Planning, supervising, and authorizing lifting
operations
Rationale: The AP is responsible for the overall safety, planning, and
authorization of lifting operations, not manual handling or crane operation .
Question 7: What does the acronym "RAMS" stand for in lifting operations?
A. Reliability, Assurance, Maintenance, Safety
B. Risk Assessment and Method Statement
C. Rated capacity, Angle, Mass, Sling type
D. Rigging, Accessories, Markings, SWL
Correct answer: B. Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Rationale: RAMS is the standard abbreviation for Risk Assessment and
Method Statement, the two core planning documents for safe lifting
operations .
Question 8: A mobile crane is positioned with outriggers partly on soft ground
and partly on a concrete slab. What must the Appointed Person do?
A. Accept if the slab appears solid
B. Require full ground assessment and possibly matting to equalize bearing
pressure
C. Move the crane until all outriggers are on the same surface
D. Reduce the load by 50% automatically
Correct answer: B. Require full ground assessment and possibly matting
to equalize bearing pressure
Rationale: Mixed ground conditions create uneven settlement risk. The
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Appointed Person must engineer a solution such as load-spreading mats and
ground assessment .
Question 9: A lifting plan has been written but the lifting team was not
briefed. Is the plan valid?
A. Yes, if the plan is written clearly
B. No, because LOLER requires that all persons involved are informed of the
plan
C. Yes, if the crane operator has read it
D. No, but only if the lift is over 10 tonnes
Correct answer: B. No, because LOLER requires that all persons involved
are informed of the plan
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 8 implies that the Appointed Person must
ensure all relevant persons are aware of the plan and their roles. A written
plan alone is insufficient without a team briefing .
Question 10: During a tandem lift with two mobile cranes, one crane's rated
capacity indicator (RCI) shows 90% of capacity while the other shows 60%.
What action should the Appointed Person take?
A. Allow the lift to proceed as both are within capacity
B. Stop the lift and re-evaluate load distribution because load share may be
unequal
C. Move the load slowly toward the higher-loaded crane
D. Instruct the lower-loaded crane to take more load by booming down
Correct answer: B. Stop the lift and re-evaluate load distribution because
load share may be unequal
Rationale: Tandem lifts require balanced load sharing. A significant
discrepancy indicates poor rigging or positioning. The lift must be stopped and
recalculated before proceeding .
Question 11: A complex lift plan shows a crane operating at 85% of its Safe
Working Load (SWL) with a 2-part line configuration. The load is asymmetrical
with a shifting center of gravity during hoisting. The MOST critical risk not yet
fully mitigated is:
A. Operator fatigue during execution
B. Dynamic load amplification due to COG migration and rope angle change
