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Slinger/Signaller

 

Course Overview

 
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to Slinger/Signallers working in the construction industry and allied environments.
 

Duration

 
2 Days
 

Max Candidates

 
4
 

Dates Available

 
Please call for availability
 

Who Should Attend

 
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction
 

Course Contents

 
  • Identification marks, test certification and through examination documentation
  • Identifying load weights and centres of gravity
  • Characteristics of lifting accessories, including effects of angle and attaching methods
  • Selection of lifting accessories including uniform load method
  • Following method statements and other instructions including preparation of work area
  • How to sling various loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
  • How to deliver signals of the appliance operator, using different forms of communication
  • How to lift and accurately place various loads including test lifts, to and from confined and blind areas
  • How to keep within safe working parameters

Course Outcomes

 
On completion of the course your candidate will be able to:
 
  • Know the duties and responsibility, as required by statute, of a slinger/signaller
  • Know the effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
  • Know potential hazards associated with crane operation and how to overcome them
  • Know the effects of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
  • Delegates are required to take the CPCS Technical Test.  Upon successful completion of the test they will be awarded a Red Operators Card.
 
Your candidate will be awarded a:
 
  • CPCS Red Operators Card – ( subject to successfully passing the Health & Safety Touch Screen Test)

Suggested Follow on Training

CPCS Plant NVQ, CPCS Safety Awareness

 

Other Information

 
All candidates will receive a complimentary lunch for each day they are with us.

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