LEEA APPOINTED PERSON LIFTING
OPERATIONS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the primary responsibility of an Appointed Person in lifting
operations?
A. Operating the crane
B. Planning the lifting operation
C. Rigging the load
D. Supervising ground workers
An Appointed Person is responsible for the safe planning, execution, and
coordination of lifting operations.
2. Which regulation governs lifting operations in the UK?
A. PUWER 1992
,B. LOLER 1998
C. HASAWA 1974
D. CDM 2015
LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) 1998
provides legal requirements for safe lifting operations.
3. What document is essential before carrying out a complex lifting
operation?
A. Maintenance log
B. Lift plan
C. Daily risk report
D. Site permit
A lift plan outlines the method, risks, personnel, and equipment involved in
the lifting operation.
4. Who must sign off the lifting plan before work begins?
A. Site engineer
B. Crane supervisor
C. Appointed Person
D. Lift operator
The Appointed Person is legally responsible for approving and signing the
lift plan.
5. What type of lift requires additional planning and approval?
A. Routine lift
B. Complex lift
,C. Light load lift
D. Manual lift
Complex lifts involve higher risk, unusual loads, or multiple cranes, and
need detailed planning.
6. Which of the following is typically included in a lifting plan?
A. Number of meals per day
B. Sling types and angles
C. Company budget
D. Personal information
The lifting plan should include rigging details like sling types, angles, and
load weight.
7. What is the recommended minimum number of Appointed Persons on a
large project site?
A. One per shift
B. Two per crane
C. As required by risk and complexity
D. Four total
The number is determined by the scope and complexity of the lifting
operations.
8. What is the best method to reduce load swing during a lift?
A. Use of tag lines
B. Increasing hoist speed
C. Using longer slings
, D. Rotating the load mid-air
Tag lines provide control over lateral movement of the load.
9. When selecting lifting accessories, which factor is most critical?
A. Manufacturer's logo
B. Load weight and center of gravity
C. Color of accessory
D. Date of purchase
The accessory must match the load's weight and balance point.
10. What should be included in a toolbox talk before lifting starts?
A. Equipment maintenance
B. Safety risks and responsibilities
C. Personal preferences
D. Company profits
A toolbox talk covers safety, communication, and task responsibilities.
11. What does SWL stand for?
A. Structural Weight Level
B. Safe Winch Load
C. Safe Working Load
D. Sling Weight Limit
SWL is the maximum load a lifting accessory or equipment can safely
handle.
OPERATIONS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the primary responsibility of an Appointed Person in lifting
operations?
A. Operating the crane
B. Planning the lifting operation
C. Rigging the load
D. Supervising ground workers
An Appointed Person is responsible for the safe planning, execution, and
coordination of lifting operations.
2. Which regulation governs lifting operations in the UK?
A. PUWER 1992
,B. LOLER 1998
C. HASAWA 1974
D. CDM 2015
LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) 1998
provides legal requirements for safe lifting operations.
3. What document is essential before carrying out a complex lifting
operation?
A. Maintenance log
B. Lift plan
C. Daily risk report
D. Site permit
A lift plan outlines the method, risks, personnel, and equipment involved in
the lifting operation.
4. Who must sign off the lifting plan before work begins?
A. Site engineer
B. Crane supervisor
C. Appointed Person
D. Lift operator
The Appointed Person is legally responsible for approving and signing the
lift plan.
5. What type of lift requires additional planning and approval?
A. Routine lift
B. Complex lift
,C. Light load lift
D. Manual lift
Complex lifts involve higher risk, unusual loads, or multiple cranes, and
need detailed planning.
6. Which of the following is typically included in a lifting plan?
A. Number of meals per day
B. Sling types and angles
C. Company budget
D. Personal information
The lifting plan should include rigging details like sling types, angles, and
load weight.
7. What is the recommended minimum number of Appointed Persons on a
large project site?
A. One per shift
B. Two per crane
C. As required by risk and complexity
D. Four total
The number is determined by the scope and complexity of the lifting
operations.
8. What is the best method to reduce load swing during a lift?
A. Use of tag lines
B. Increasing hoist speed
C. Using longer slings
, D. Rotating the load mid-air
Tag lines provide control over lateral movement of the load.
9. When selecting lifting accessories, which factor is most critical?
A. Manufacturer's logo
B. Load weight and center of gravity
C. Color of accessory
D. Date of purchase
The accessory must match the load's weight and balance point.
10. What should be included in a toolbox talk before lifting starts?
A. Equipment maintenance
B. Safety risks and responsibilities
C. Personal preferences
D. Company profits
A toolbox talk covers safety, communication, and task responsibilities.
11. What does SWL stand for?
A. Structural Weight Level
B. Safe Winch Load
C. Safe Working Load
D. Sling Weight Limit
SWL is the maximum load a lifting accessory or equipment can safely
handle.
