CPCS Slinger Signaller Operations 2

Question 1

As the included angle between the legs of a two-leg sling increases beyond 90°, what happens to the effective working load limit on each leg?

Accepted Answer

It decreases, placing greater stress on each leg

Answer

It increases proportionally

Answer

It remains unchanged

Answer

It transfers entirely to the shortest leg

Question 2

Which type of lifting accessory is best suited for lifting loads with sharp edges where cutting or abrasion is a concern?

Accepted Answer

Chain sling

Answer

Flat webbing sling without protection

Answer

Round polyester sling

Answer

Natural fibre rope sling

Question 3

What information is required to be marked on a sling's identification tag?

Accepted Answer

SWL/WLL, material, size and unique identification

Answer

Purchase date and supplier name only

Answer

Only the last inspection date

Answer

The name of the appointed person who approved it

Question 4

When determining the centre of gravity of a load, why is this information critical for the slinger?

Accepted Answer

It ensures the lifting point is directly above the balance point so the load is stable and level

Answer

It determines what colour sling to use

Answer

It is only relevant for loads over 5 tonnes

Answer

It tells the operator which gear to select

Question 5

A slinger discovers that a sling has kinks, crushed strands or a missing/illegible identification tag. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service immediately and report the defect

Answer

Use it for loads under half its rated SWL

Answer

Wrap the damaged area with tape and continue

Answer

Only use it if the lift is under 1 metre high

Question 6

Before a complex lift begins, who is responsible for producing the written lift plan?

Accepted Answer

The appointed person or lifting supervisor

Answer

The crane operator

Answer

The slinger/signaller on the day

Answer

The site foreman

Question 7

What reduction in the sling's rated load capacity applies when using a single-leg chain sling at a 45° angle to the vertical?

Accepted Answer

A factor of approximately 0.7 is applied, reducing capacity to about 70%

Answer

No reduction is needed at 45°

Answer

Capacity is reduced by 50%

Answer

Capacity is doubled to compensate for the angle