Slinger/Signaller

Course objectives

• Identify & explain relevant information relating to lifting accessories and match to certification.
• Ensure that the area of operation is suitable for lifting activities.
• Estimate weights and centres of gravity
• Select appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads.
• Sling various loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose.
• Guide various loads and place accurately including to and from confined and 'blind' areas.
• Carry out lifts according to given instructions.
• Use different forms of communication.
• Keep within safe working parameters.
• Return lifting accessories to storage.
• Recognise different types of lifting accessories and their applications

Who are the courses for?

Anyone who uses or will be slinging/signalling in the land-based industries or construction industry.

Duration/format

Experienced operators – varying depending on experience

Instructor/trainee ratio

1 instructor : 4 trainees

• Serviceable lifting equipment (crane) that meets current legislation, which must be hoist rope equipped, and have a varying radii and slewing facility, with a competent operator.

NB This course is also provided for the rail sector and can be carried out with a road rail vehicle.

• A minimum of three loads of known weights which must be:
  • Load A = 1 x balanced load
  • Load B = 1 x unbalanced load
  • Load C = 1 x bundled load of minimum 4 metres length, being lengths of rod, tubing or similar
• Serviceable certificated lifting accessories for the loads
• An area with facilities/obstruction to enable load to be placed out of sight of lifting equipment (crane) operator for blind lifting.
• Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
• First Aid equipment
• Fire extinguisher

Trainee

• Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
• High visibility clothing
• Tagline
• PPE (eye, head, foot and hand protection)
• Notebook and pencil

Venue

• Dry clean building with room to conduct theory session
• Light and heating if necessary
• Seating and tables for trainees

• Suitable area of land to operate (see above)

Course materials