CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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
ANSWER - Stop until the signaller is back in sight of the crane operator (line of sight)
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 ANSWER - 3 tonnes
During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What TWO actions must be
taken? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Remove from service
2 - Report to lift supervisor and clearly mark as unusable
If attaching accessories to a quick-hitch coupler, give TWO reasons why the coupler should be
tilted in the downwards position (ram extended)? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1- The
accessory will be failing on the coupler
2- It would cause restrictive movement, causing bending and twisting to the accessory
How can a qualification or card benefit a slinger/signaller? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proof
of skill
What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or safety within a
designated plant manoeuvring area? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Easy access
2- Well protected (barriers and signs)
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 ANSWER - Barriers to prevent any overhead
lifts
, a) What does the date 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
ANSWER - a) The maximum lifting capacity in a particular configuration
b) Accessory can't be used
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?
b) Who authorises any changes? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Stop until the method
statement is amended
b) Only Appointment Person (AP)
What is regarded as the danger or hazard zone during a lifting operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Full working radios of the machine
a) When is a trial lift carried out?
b) Name 4 checks to be made? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Every time you do a lift
b) Weight, level, fully supported, sling attached properly
On the lifting capacity diagram chart within Section A40:
a) What is the type of sling shown in item B?
b) What is type of hitch shown? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Flat web sling
b) Single choke hitch
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
ANSWER - I - Information
I - Instructions
T - Training
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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
ANSWER - Stop until the signaller is back in sight of the crane operator (line of sight)
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 ANSWER - 3 tonnes
During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What TWO actions must be
taken? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Remove from service
2 - Report to lift supervisor and clearly mark as unusable
If attaching accessories to a quick-hitch coupler, give TWO reasons why the coupler should be
tilted in the downwards position (ram extended)? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1- The
accessory will be failing on the coupler
2- It would cause restrictive movement, causing bending and twisting to the accessory
How can a qualification or card benefit a slinger/signaller? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proof
of skill
What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or safety within a
designated plant manoeuvring area? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Easy access
2- Well protected (barriers and signs)
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 ANSWER - Barriers to prevent any overhead
lifts
, a) What does the date 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
ANSWER - a) The maximum lifting capacity in a particular configuration
b) Accessory can't be used
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?
b) Who authorises any changes? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Stop until the method
statement is amended
b) Only Appointment Person (AP)
What is regarded as the danger or hazard zone during a lifting operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Full working radios of the machine
a) When is a trial lift carried out?
b) Name 4 checks to be made? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Every time you do a lift
b) Weight, level, fully supported, sling attached properly
On the lifting capacity diagram chart within Section A40:
a) What is the type of sling shown in item B?
b) What is type of hitch shown? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Flat web sling
b) Single choke hitch
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
ANSWER - I - Information
I - Instructions
T - Training
