Familiarisation of personnel with various types of rigging and slinging equipment and the legislation in respect of their use.
DurationFamiliarisation of personnel with various types of rigging and slinging equipment and the legislation in respect of their use.
Accredited by
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)
Accredited course name
N402 - Slinger - Signaller training
Course content
Introduction to the course
Health & Safety at Work Act
Management of Health at Safety at Work Regulations
PUWER
LOLER
BS-7121
Responsibilities of slinger/signaller during lifting operations
Correct communication established with the lifting equipment operator- Hand signals and two way radios
Inspection and selection of the correct lifting accessories as per the appointed persons lift plan
Stability of loads and stress factors in lifting accessories
Estimation of load weights
Safe use of lifting equipment and general slinging configurations
Safe slinging and movement of loads
End of shift safe shut down procedure and storage of accessories
Assessment
Theory and Practical Examination.
Ratio
1 instructor : 3 candidates
Duration
The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.
Novice operators: 2 day course
Experienced operators: 1 day course
Vital Training Services Ltd has over 35 years of experience in providing mechanical handling and working equipment safety training. Our customers range from small businesses who require basic training for a few operators, to companies who have larger scale and volume requirements.
Our instructors and examiners are qualified in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Training courses are carried out in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
Our office is based in Hulland Ward, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire and our location in the Midlands provides easy access to the A38, A50, M1 and M6.
Our objective is to produce skilled, competent and safe operators by taking the time to understand the nature of your business and the working environment of your operators.
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