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LEEA Appointed Person Lifting Operations Practice Exam: Original Questions with Answers
Section 1: Legislation, Standards & Regulatory Framework (Questions 1–20)
Q1. Under LOLER 1998, what is the maximum interval for a thorough examination of lifting
equipment used for lifting persons?
A. Every 12 months
B. Every 6 months
C. Every 24 months
D. Every 4 years
Answer: B
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 .
Q2. Which regulation specifically requires that lifting operations are properly planned,
appropriately supervised, and carried out safely?
A. PUWER 1998
B. LOLER 1998
C. HSWA 1974
D. BS 7121
Answer: B
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 8 requires lifting operations to be properly planned by a
competent person, appropriately supervised, and carried out safely .
Q3. What does PUWER require regarding lifting equipment?
A. Nothing specific to lifting
B. Only operator competence
C. Equipment must be suitable, maintained, and safe for use
D. Only annual inspection
Answer: C
Rationale: PUWER ensures all work equipment, including lifting gear, is safe and fit for
purpose .
Q4. Under LOLER 1998, how often must a chain sling used for general lifting be thoroughly
examined if no alternative schedule is specified?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 12 months
C. Every 24 months
D. Every 4 years
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Answer: A
Rationale: LOLER 1998 requires lifting accessories such as chain slings to be thoroughly
examined every 6 months .
Q5. Which document must be in place before any lifting operation commences, according to
BS 7121-1?
A. Crane operator's license
B. Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)
C. Insurance certificate
D. Site induction record
Answer: B
Rationale: BS 7121-1 requires a written risk assessment and a method statement as
fundamental planning documents for all lifting operations .
Q6. What is the primary duty of the Appointed Person under LOLER and BS 7121?
A. Operate the crane
B. Plan and control lifting operations safely
C. Repair lifting equipment
D. Drive site vehicles
Answer: B
Rationale: The Appointed Person is responsible for ensuring that lifting operations are
properly planned, organized, supervised, and carried out safely .
Q7. What is the difference between a Contract Lift and a Crane Hire?
A. There is no difference
B. In a Contract Lift, the crane company supplies the Appointed Person and assumes
responsibility for planning and supervision
C. Crane Hire includes the Appointed Person
D. Contract Lift is cheaper
Answer: B
Rationale: Under a Contract Lift, the crane company supplies the Appointed Person and is
responsible for planning, supervision, insurance of all equipment, and ensuring a safe system
of work .
Q8. Who is defined as a "competent person" under LOLER?
A. Anyone with a job title containing "manager"
B. Someone with appropriate knowledge, training, and experience
C. The newest employee
D. Anyone who owns a crane
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Answer: B
Rationale: Competence depends on appropriate knowledge, practical skills, training, and
experience for the work involved .
Q9. What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in lifting operations?
A. To increase crane capacity
B. To identify hazards and establish appropriate controls
C. To replace operator training
D. To eliminate supervision
Answer: B
Rationale: Risk assessment systematically identifies hazards and determines measures
needed to reduce risk to an acceptable level .
Q10. Which of the following is a critical element of a lifting operation risk assessment?
A. Crane brand
B. Weather conditions and load weight
C. Operator's salary
D. Equipment colour
Answer: B
Rationale: Risk assessment must consider weather conditions, load weight and centre of
gravity, site conditions, and proximity hazards .
Q11. What does SWL generally refer to?
A. Standard Wire Length
B. Safe Working Load
C. Site Weight Limit
D. Sling Width Level
Answer: B
Rationale: SWL (Safe Working Load) is a traditional term used to describe the permissible
load for lifting equipment under specified conditions .
Q12. What is WLL?
A. Wire Length Level
B. Working Load Limit
C. Weight Loading Line
D. Working Lift Length
Answer: B
Rationale: WLL (Working Load Limit) is the maximum load that an item of lifting equipment
or accessory is designated to lift under specified conditions .
LEEA Appointed Person Lifting Operations Practice Exam: Original Questions with Answers
Section 1: Legislation, Standards & Regulatory Framework (Questions 1–20)
Q1. Under LOLER 1998, what is the maximum interval for a thorough examination of lifting
equipment used for lifting persons?
A. Every 12 months
B. Every 6 months
C. Every 24 months
D. Every 4 years
Answer: B
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 .
Q2. Which regulation specifically requires that lifting operations are properly planned,
appropriately supervised, and carried out safely?
A. PUWER 1998
B. LOLER 1998
C. HSWA 1974
D. BS 7121
Answer: B
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 8 requires lifting operations to be properly planned by a
competent person, appropriately supervised, and carried out safely .
Q3. What does PUWER require regarding lifting equipment?
A. Nothing specific to lifting
B. Only operator competence
C. Equipment must be suitable, maintained, and safe for use
D. Only annual inspection
Answer: C
Rationale: PUWER ensures all work equipment, including lifting gear, is safe and fit for
purpose .
Q4. Under LOLER 1998, how often must a chain sling used for general lifting be thoroughly
examined if no alternative schedule is specified?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 12 months
C. Every 24 months
D. Every 4 years
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Answer: A
Rationale: LOLER 1998 requires lifting accessories such as chain slings to be thoroughly
examined every 6 months .
Q5. Which document must be in place before any lifting operation commences, according to
BS 7121-1?
A. Crane operator's license
B. Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)
C. Insurance certificate
D. Site induction record
Answer: B
Rationale: BS 7121-1 requires a written risk assessment and a method statement as
fundamental planning documents for all lifting operations .
Q6. What is the primary duty of the Appointed Person under LOLER and BS 7121?
A. Operate the crane
B. Plan and control lifting operations safely
C. Repair lifting equipment
D. Drive site vehicles
Answer: B
Rationale: The Appointed Person is responsible for ensuring that lifting operations are
properly planned, organized, supervised, and carried out safely .
Q7. What is the difference between a Contract Lift and a Crane Hire?
A. There is no difference
B. In a Contract Lift, the crane company supplies the Appointed Person and assumes
responsibility for planning and supervision
C. Crane Hire includes the Appointed Person
D. Contract Lift is cheaper
Answer: B
Rationale: Under a Contract Lift, the crane company supplies the Appointed Person and is
responsible for planning, supervision, insurance of all equipment, and ensuring a safe system
of work .
Q8. Who is defined as a "competent person" under LOLER?
A. Anyone with a job title containing "manager"
B. Someone with appropriate knowledge, training, and experience
C. The newest employee
D. Anyone who owns a crane
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Answer: B
Rationale: Competence depends on appropriate knowledge, practical skills, training, and
experience for the work involved .
Q9. What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in lifting operations?
A. To increase crane capacity
B. To identify hazards and establish appropriate controls
C. To replace operator training
D. To eliminate supervision
Answer: B
Rationale: Risk assessment systematically identifies hazards and determines measures
needed to reduce risk to an acceptable level .
Q10. Which of the following is a critical element of a lifting operation risk assessment?
A. Crane brand
B. Weather conditions and load weight
C. Operator's salary
D. Equipment colour
Answer: B
Rationale: Risk assessment must consider weather conditions, load weight and centre of
gravity, site conditions, and proximity hazards .
Q11. What does SWL generally refer to?
A. Standard Wire Length
B. Safe Working Load
C. Site Weight Limit
D. Sling Width Level
Answer: B
Rationale: SWL (Safe Working Load) is a traditional term used to describe the permissible
load for lifting equipment under specified conditions .
Q12. What is WLL?
A. Wire Length Level
B. Working Load Limit
C. Weight Loading Line
D. Working Lift Length
Answer: B
Rationale: WLL (Working Load Limit) is the maximum load that an item of lifting equipment
or accessory is designated to lift under specified conditions .
