Slinger Signaller

It is envisaged that by the end of this Slinger Signaller training course the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• 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 centres 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.