Abstract: A handling apparatus for handling cables includes first and second members connected together for relative movement between an open position in which a cable may be inserted between the members, and a closed position in which the cable is securely held between the members with a part of the cable projecting outwardly of the members, to enable the first and second members to be held whilst work operations are carried out on the projecting part, the apparatus further including an elongate indicating device received by the first member for axial sliding movement relative to the first member, the indicating device having an indicator and a plurality of markings arranged at predetermined positions axially of the indicating device, the indicating means being slidable so as to bring the markings severally into registry with a reference part of the first member whereby the indicator is positionable relative to the first member at predetermined positions relative to the projecting part of the cable when the first and