SIGNALLER/SLINGER THEORY TEST
1) 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 Answers -Stop until signaller becomes visible
2) 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 Answers -3 tonnes
3) During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What TWO
actions must be taken? - Correct Answers -1) 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). - Correct Answers -1) 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/signaller? - Correct Answers -1)
Proof of skills
2) Attainment of Work
3) Pay-rise
77) If a load is inadvertently slewed rather quickly by the operator of an item of lifting
equipment, what TWO initial effects does
it have on the load whilst slewing? - Correct Answers -1) load centre can move
outwards out of radius and 2) will trail the jib
78) Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the different
colours and number of lines indicate? - Correct Answers -WLL
W: Working
L: Load
L: Limit
79) a) What is meant by the rated (lifting) capacity of lifting equipment and b) who
determines it? - Correct Answers -a) Maximum lifting capacity for crane in a particular
configuration
b) crane manufacturer
, 6) What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or safety
within a designated plant manoeuvering area? - Correct Answers -1) Easily accessible
2) Well protected by plants and other works
7) 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 Answers -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? - Correct Answers -a) 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 authorises any
changes? - Correct Answers -a) 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? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct
Answers -a) On every lift
b) Must be supported, level and the lifiting tackle is attached correctly
(also ask about the weight!)
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? - Correct Answers -a) 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/signaller to have? -
Correct Answers -I: Information
I: Instruction
T: Training
S: Supervision
14) Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason? - Correct
Answers -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. - Correct Answers -1) Access into a lorry bed (ie. placing sling onto load)
2) Using Cherry Picker to remove chains
1) 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 Answers -Stop until signaller becomes visible
2) 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 Answers -3 tonnes
3) During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What TWO
actions must be taken? - Correct Answers -1) 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). - Correct Answers -1) 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/signaller? - Correct Answers -1)
Proof of skills
2) Attainment of Work
3) Pay-rise
77) If a load is inadvertently slewed rather quickly by the operator of an item of lifting
equipment, what TWO initial effects does
it have on the load whilst slewing? - Correct Answers -1) load centre can move
outwards out of radius and 2) will trail the jib
78) Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the different
colours and number of lines indicate? - Correct Answers -WLL
W: Working
L: Load
L: Limit
79) a) What is meant by the rated (lifting) capacity of lifting equipment and b) who
determines it? - Correct Answers -a) Maximum lifting capacity for crane in a particular
configuration
b) crane manufacturer
, 6) What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or safety
within a designated plant manoeuvering area? - Correct Answers -1) Easily accessible
2) Well protected by plants and other works
7) 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 Answers -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? - Correct Answers -a) 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 authorises any
changes? - Correct Answers -a) 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? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct
Answers -a) On every lift
b) Must be supported, level and the lifiting tackle is attached correctly
(also ask about the weight!)
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? - Correct Answers -a) 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/signaller to have? -
Correct Answers -I: Information
I: Instruction
T: Training
S: Supervision
14) Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason? - Correct
Answers -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. - Correct Answers -1) Access into a lorry bed (ie. placing sling onto load)
2) Using Cherry Picker to remove chains
