Slinger / Signaller
Duration:
2 Days
Course Code:
L009
Who's it for:
For potential and existing operatives involved in the slinging and signalling of load lifts.
Accreditations
Aims and benefits:
This course introduces delegates to the methods, procedures and
applications that will enable them to identify and select the appropriate type
of lifting tackle when lifting and transferring loads.
Benefit: Delegate achieves carded status
Course Content:
- Health and Safety issues
- How to estimate and determine the weight of loads and centre of gravity
- An understanding of all lifting tackle for various applications
- Methods of Lifting and Slinging as well as an understanding of sling
- angles
- Selection of appropriate types of lifting tackle [Ability to isolate
- equipment that is faulty / fails to comply]
- Pre-inspect equipment to conform with statutory requirements
- Procedures for fault reporting
- A method for protecting loads from damage
- Attaching lifting equipment to the slings
- The use of signals
- Carrying out a test lift / How to plan a lift
Training Methods:
- Practical Aspect
- Classroom/Tutorials
Methods of Assessment:
- Practical Test
- Written Test
- In House Certification upon successful completion of course
Where Next?:
- NPORS Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
