Slinger Signaller Course
Aim
To provide the operative with the knowledge to be able to conduct work as a Slinger Signaller safely and competently.
Learning objectives
By the end of the training course, the delegate will:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and
- their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller
- Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to
- relevant regulations and legislation
- Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting
- accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
- Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
- Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non serviceable items
- Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
- Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any
- overhead hazards
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use
- Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and
- procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity
- Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different
- methods of communication
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all out-of service and securing procedures
How long is the course?
The course length varies depending on the level of experience of the attendee*
Assessment
Practical and Written Test
Who should attend this course?
Anyone wishing to hold an NPORS licence to work as a Slinger Signaller
Certification
NPORS accredited
CALL 03450 578 160 or email: training@builders.org.uk
- To book this training course
- To discuss your training requirements with a member of the NFB Training Team
- To deliver this course in your organisation