Slinger / Signaller

This Theory & Practical Course Covers :

• A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller

• Conforming to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.

• Being able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explaining their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions

• Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation

• Undertaking all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items

• Explaining procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

• Identifying and explaining centres of gravity and calculating estimated weights of loads

• Setting up exclusion zones explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards

• Identifying and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use

• Securing various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity

• Directing and guiding the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication

• Environmental considerations

• Carrying out all out-of service and securing procedures

• Current Legislation (Inc LOLER 98)

• Understanding the Roles of a Slinger Signaller

•  Pre-Use Inspections of Lifting Tackle

• Slinging Angles & Techniques, WLL & SWL

• Loading Movement & Effects to Lifting Equipment

• Calculating Safe Working Loads

• Signals (As per BS7121)

• Handling Loads of Various Weights & Dimensions