CPCS Slinger Signaller Operations 3

Question 1

Under LOLER 1998, how frequently must lifting equipment used to lift persons be thoroughly examined?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months or in accordance with an examination scheme

Answer

LOLER 1998 requires that equipment used for lifting people must be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months, or at intervals specified in a written examination scheme.

Question 2

Which legislation requires that all lifting accessories are regularly thoroughly examined and records kept?

Accepted Answer

LOLER 1998

Answer

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) specifically requires thorough examination of lifting equipment and accessories at defined intervals and the keeping of written records.

Question 3

What should a slinger/signaller do immediately if they lose communication with the crane operator mid-lift?

Accepted Answer

Signal the operator to stop and do not resume until communication is fully restored

Answer

If communication is lost, the slinger must signal stop immediately; the lift must not continue until effective communication is re-established to maintain safe control of the operation.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an exclusion zone during a lifting operation?

Accepted Answer

To restrict access beneath and around suspended loads, protecting persons from falling load risk

Answer

An exclusion zone prevents unauthorised persons from entering the area beneath or around a suspended load where they would be at risk if the load were to fall or swing.

Question 5

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what general duty does a slinger/signaller have as an employee?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions

Answer

Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a duty on all employees to take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by what they do or fail to do.

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CPCS Slinger Signaller Operations 3