This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely attach/detach loads, select proper lifting gear, and guide crane operators using recognized signals. It ensures competence to prevent accidents, covering tasks like estimating load weights, conducting pre-use inspections of accessories, and carrying out lifting operations safely.
Objectives
The objective of this training course for delegates is to make the candidates competent enough to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform their job as a slinger / signaller.
Essential Components
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller.
Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions.
Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.
Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items.
Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service.
Identify and explain center of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards.
Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use.
Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security, and integrity.
Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location using
different methods of communication.
Environmental considerations.
Carry out all out of service and securing procedures.
Target Population
Existing / new slinger & signaller (rigger / banksman), crane operators, safety officers, individuals looking forward to becoming an NPORS certified
