Loading & Slinging & Banksman

The Loading, Slinging and Banksman course provides information on the safe use and correct use of lifting equipment and accessories and best practice to promote a safe environment for persons involved. It also provides training for safe loading and unloading, teaching drivers to be aware of the additional risk of the load, or part of the load and its distribution.

The Loading, Slinger and Banksman course consists of both theory and practical instruction including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) 1998
• The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
• Identify common unsafe practices and probable consequences
• Understand lift planning
• Relate to crane lifting related incidents
• Understand relevant legislation applicable to lifting operations
• Understand basic functions of a crane
• Understand crane hand and radio signals
• Understand lifting operation risk assessment
• Understand responsibilities of banksman/slinger
• Understand safe and correct methods of slinging loads, correct use and care of equipment
• Method of loading and unloading
• Position of load vehicle
• Marking of large loads
• How to secure a load
• Safety checks.