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Slinger Signaller

Core Course, Lifting Operations, Mobile Plant

Courses for novice and experienced personnel involved in the slinging of loads and the direction of crane movements

This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely undertake the role of Slinger/Signaller. Participants will be able to Sling and Signal safely to an In House standard specific to company requirements

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge in order for them to undertake the role of a slinger/signaller. Following successful completion of the course
candidates will be able to select the correct lifting accessories, attach them to loads safely and guide the load using the appropriate hand signals.

  • Basic Training 4 Days/Refresher Training 2 Days
  • Legislation: LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
  • Codes of practice: BS7121
  • Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
  • Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
  • Lifting accessories
  • Types of accessories and use
  • Slinging techniques
  • Down rating of accessories
  • Sling angles
  • Communications
  • Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
  • Proximity hazards
  • Selecting lifting accessories
  • Verifying documentation and certification
  • Attaching accessories to different loads
  • Signalling for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads
  • Safe use of radios
  • Theory Assessment
  • Practical Assessment

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