Load Slinging And Communication

People who attend this course are able to: inspect and evaluate lifting gear, identify hazards; prepare and sling regular loads; and communicate during crane operations. This course ensures your company is legislatively compliant.

The trainees will have met the minimum requirements under the Health and Safety Act, and your staff will have been made aware of the relevant Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidelines relevant to load slinging and communicating during crane operations.

Both theory and practical lessons covering the following:

• Health and safety legislative requirements
• Lifting gear is inspected and evaluated in accordance with the PCA Crane Safety Manual for Operators/Users, the HSE Act Codes of Practice, and company procedures
• The care, use and maintenance of the lifting equipment
• Packing and dunnage are selected and applied to crane lift situations
• The lift plan is confirmed with the people involved and people in the area
• Hazards from swinging and spinning loads are identified, and controls are put in place in accordance with organisational procedures
• Hand signals for cranes and lifting appliances are used in accordance with the PCA Crane Safety Manual for Operators/ Users
• Audible communication is carried out in accordance with the relevant HSE Act Codes of Practice, PCA Crane Safety Manual for Operators/Users, and company procedures
• Crane movements are directed to minimise risks in accordance with company procedures
• Sling and lift regular loads.