Slinger / Signaller

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Slinger / Signaller and to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content

• Establishing the weight and dimensions of loads and communicating this information to the crane operator
• Selecting appropriate lifting tackle, attaching and detaching it correctly and safely
• Directing the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant
• Determining the serviceability of lifting tackle maintaining and storing it correctly
• The duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger/signaller
• The effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
• Potential hazards associated with crane operation how to overcome them
• The effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
• Methods of establishing weights and dimensions of loads
• The standard code of signals
• Operator problems of crane control
• Automatic safe load indicators
• Crane safety devices