Slinger/Signaller Training

Familiarisation 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