SIGNALLER/SLINGER
SIGNALLER/SLINGER THEY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST TOP SCORE.
1) Before being guided by a signaler for a pick and carry duty, what instruction
should be given to the machine operator by the signaler if they lose sight of each
other? Answer > answer Stop until signaler becomes visible
2) Only two legs of a 6 ton four-leg chain sling are being used. In principle, what is
the maximum load that can be lifted with that sling? Answer > answer3 tones
3) During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What TWO
actions must be taken? Answer > answer1) 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). Answer > answer1) 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/signaler? Answer > answer1)
Proof of skills
2) Attainment of Work
3) Pay-rise
,SIGNALLER/SLINGER
6) What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or
safety within a designated plant maneuvering area? Answer > answer1) Easily
accessible
2) Well protected by plants and other works
7) If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianized area, state ONE factor that needs
to be taken into account by the slinger/signaler. Answer > answer 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? Answer > answer) 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
authorizes any changes? Answer > answer) 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?
Answer > answer 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?
Answer > answer) On every lift
b) Must be supported, level and the lifting tackle is attached correctly
(also ask about the weight!)
, SIGNALLER/SLINGER
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? Answer > answer)
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/signaler to have? Answer > answer: Information
I: Instruction
T: Training
S: Supervision
14) Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason?
Answer > answer 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. Answer > answer1) Access into a lorry bed (i.e. 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/signaler before use? Answer > answer1)
Know how to use
2) Batteries full
3) Correct channel
4) Check signal
SIGNALLER/SLINGER THEY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST TOP SCORE.
1) Before being guided by a signaler for a pick and carry duty, what instruction
should be given to the machine operator by the signaler if they lose sight of each
other? Answer > answer Stop until signaler becomes visible
2) Only two legs of a 6 ton four-leg chain sling are being used. In principle, what is
the maximum load that can be lifted with that sling? Answer > answer3 tones
3) During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What TWO
actions must be taken? Answer > answer1) 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). Answer > answer1) 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/signaler? Answer > answer1)
Proof of skills
2) Attainment of Work
3) Pay-rise
,SIGNALLER/SLINGER
6) What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or
safety within a designated plant maneuvering area? Answer > answer1) Easily
accessible
2) Well protected by plants and other works
7) If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianized area, state ONE factor that needs
to be taken into account by the slinger/signaler. Answer > answer 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? Answer > answer) 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
authorizes any changes? Answer > answer) 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?
Answer > answer 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?
Answer > answer) On every lift
b) Must be supported, level and the lifting tackle is attached correctly
(also ask about the weight!)
, SIGNALLER/SLINGER
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? Answer > answer)
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/signaler to have? Answer > answer: Information
I: Instruction
T: Training
S: Supervision
14) Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason?
Answer > answer 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. Answer > answer1) Access into a lorry bed (i.e. 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/signaler before use? Answer > answer1)
Know how to use
2) Batteries full
3) Correct channel
4) Check signal
