Slinger/Signaller

Introduction
People attending this course will gain an understanding of lifting equipment, lifting legislation, and will learn how to use lifting equipment safely as well as learn how to give the correct signals to the crane operator.

Aims
By the end of the course all delegates will:

• Understand the responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  
• Understand the statutory requirements under PUWER 98 and LOLER 98
  
• Identify and explain relevant information relating to lifting accessories and match to certification
  
• Ensure that the area of operation is suitable for lifting activities
  
• Estimate weights and centre of gravity
  
• Select appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads
  
• Sling various loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose load
  
• Guide various loads and place accurately including to and from confined and blind areas
  
• Carry out lifts according to given instructions
  
• Use different forms of communication
  
• Keep within safe working parameters
  
• Return lifting accessories to storage
  
• Recognize different types of lifting accessories and their applications

Who should attend?
Any personnel who is required to sling loads and use lifting equipment as part of their everyday duties

Course content

• Slinger’s responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  
• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  
• The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulation 1998
  
• Inspection of Lifting Equipment, slings, shackles & eyebolts
  
• Slinging Techniques, Types of Slinging, Hitches & Safety Factors

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

Safety Helmet, High Viz Vest, Safety Boots, Rigger Gloves

Durations
Experienced Slingers (*Assessments Only) 1 Day - 6 Delegates
Novices (including Safety Awareness Course) 3 Days - 4 Delegates

* = Delegates will be profiled prior to assessments to check their operating experience