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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS Stop until the signaller is back in sight of the crane operator (line of sight)
Only two legs of a 6 tonne ...
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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 3 tonnes
During inspections, damage has been found to a lifting accessory. What
TWO actions must be taken? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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)? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Proof of skill
,What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge
or safety within a designated plant manoeuvring area? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 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. - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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?
- ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Full working radios of the machine
, a) When is a trial lift carried out?
b) Name 4 checks to be made? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ I -
Information
I - Instructions
T - Training
Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason?
- ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Loads can turn or swing
Loads can hit buildings, machines or structures
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