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SLINGER/SIGNALLER

COURSE DURATION 1 DAY

COURSE CONTENT
  • Establish the weight and dimensions of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator
  • Select appropriate lifting tackle; attach and detach it correctly and safely
  • Direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant
  • Determine the serviceability of lifting tackle, and maintain and store it correctly

 


OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the slinger/signaller should have an adequate knowledge of:

  • The duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger/signaller
  • The effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
  • Potential hazards associated with crane operation and how to overcome them
  • The effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
  • Methods of establishing weights and dimensions of loads
  • The standard code of signals
  • Crane operator control problems
  • Automatic safe load indicators
  • Crane safety devices
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Existing operators who have received formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.

TRAINING METHODS
A balance between practical exercises and classroom based tutorials.




Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Construction Training Limited,
Riverside House, Place Farm, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. AL4 8SB
Tel: 0845 603 5783 Fax: 0845 603 5783 EMAIL: info@bhctl.com