Lifting & Rigging Safety

The Lifting & Rigging Safety test is designed to measure the technical knowledge, applied decision-making, and safety awareness of personnel involved in lifting operations. 

Lifting is one of the most critical and hazardous activities in construction. Failures in rigging or crane operations can cause catastrophic accidents, equipment damage, injury, or loss of life. This test ensures that candidates understand the principles of lifting operations, including the correct interpretation of load charts, sling capacities, and centre of gravity. It validates the ability to conduct pre-use inspections of slings, shackles, hooks, and cranes, ensuring defective equipment is removed from service. Scenario-based questions reinforce the candidate’s ability to make the right safety decisions under pressure, such as responding to swinging loads, managing operations in adverse weather, or handling equipment defects on site. 

The test is suitable both for new hires entering rigging roles (to verify baseline competence) and for experienced staff undergoing periodic revalidation as part of compliance or client assurance programs. It can also be integrated into training pipelines, where theory tests are paired with practical demonstrations.