Rigging and Slinging Safety Quiz: Questions and Answers
25 questions
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Question 1 of 25
Before selecting slings, which information must be established?
Question 2 of 25
A sling has no legible capacity identification. What should happen?
Question 3 of 25
What does a sling's rated capacity apply to?
Question 4 of 25
For a balanced load on two symmetric sling legs, what happens as the legs become flatter relative to the horizontal?
Question 5 of 25
Why does an off-centre centre of gravity matter?
Question 6 of 25
A sharp plate edge touches a web sling. What is needed?
Question 7 of 25
A synthetic sling may contact a chemical. What should be checked?
Question 8 of 25
Why check the load's temperature before choosing synthetic rigging?
Question 9 of 25
A web sling has a cut and damaged load-bearing stitching. What is appropriate?
Question 10 of 25
What should be done with a visibly bent lifting fitting?
Question 11 of 25
Why must a fitting seat correctly in its connection?
Question 12 of 25
Can a knot be used to shorten a synthetic web sling?
Question 13 of 25
What should happen before taking a load clear of its supports?
Question 14 of 25
The load starts to tilt unexpectedly. What should the lifting team do?
Question 15 of 25
Where should hands be when rigging is being tensioned?
Question 16 of 25
What is a safe default position for people during a lift?
Question 17 of 25
When might a tag line be used?
Question 18 of 25
What is shock loading?
Question 19 of 25
Why should a sling not be dragged from beneath a load resting on it?
Question 20 of 25
Before removing slings from a landed load, what should be confirmed?
Question 21 of 25
What is the relationship between pre-use checks and thorough examination?
Question 22 of 25
Under US construction rule 1926.251, when is rigging equipment inspected?
Question 23 of 25
For lifting accessories under Great Britain's LOLER, what is the usual periodic thorough-examination interval unless a competent-person examination scheme specifies otherwise?
Question 24 of 25
A lift needs a different hitch from the one planned. What should happen?
Question 25 of 25
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About This Quiz
Review the decisions that help keep lifting operations controlled with 25 original multiple-choice questions. Topics include load information, sling configuration, capacity identification, equipment condition, edge protection, safe positions and landing arrangements. The focus is understanding why an arrangement is safe, rather than learning a shortcut for choosing equipment.
Scope and independent practice
Independent awareness practice from HSEBlog, not a rigger qualification, licence or authorisation to plan or conduct a lift. General precautions are supported by HSE and OSHA guidance. Questions explicitly identify US construction inspection duties and Great Britain LOLER examination intervals; these are not interchangeable worldwide requirements. Use the applicable law, lift plan, manufacturer instructions and competent advice for actual work. No numerical capacity calculation in this quiz can substitute for an engineered lifting arrangement.
Study before you start
Before attempting the quiz, distinguish load weight from sling-leg force, and identify how the hitch, geometry and centre of gravity affect the arrangement. Read the correct rating for the actual conditions and reject unidentified or damaged equipment through the proper process. Think through attachment, tensioning, travel, landing and safe recovery of the rigging as parts of one planned operation.
Practice format
Answer 25 original multiple-choice questions, selecting one answer per question. The learning pass mark is 70%, with no time limit. Answers are shuffled, explanations are shown after submission and retakes are allowed. Use the feedback to identify topics to review before another attempt. A knowledge score does not establish practical competence.
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