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Lloyds British - Slinger Signaller

The Slinger/Signaller course combines both practical and theoretical elements covering safe load slinging, signalling, and lifting operations.

Agenda

What You'll Learn

The course content covers the following: 

ΓÇó Statutory & Legal Requirements: 

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Section 2: General Duties of Employers 
  • The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - Section 7 & 8: General Duties of Employees Powers of the Inspectorate 
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (an overview) 
  • The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (an overview)
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ΓÇó British Standards:

  • BS7121 Pt. 1: 2006 Safe Use of Cranes 
  • BS7121 Pt. 3: 2000 Safe Use of Mobile Cranes 
  • Managing the Lifting Operation 
  • Planning the Lifting Operation 
  • The Role of the Crane Supervisor Basic, Standard and Complex Lifts
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ΓÇó Introduction to Slinging:

  • Recognition of damaged parts 
  • Examination and Inspection 
  • Colour Coding 
  • Storage 
  • Correct Use of Slings 
  • Methods of Slinging 
  • Use of Charts 
  • Angles of Lift
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ΓÇó Load Movement:

  • Load Inspection, Load Packing, Load Stacking 
  • Route Planning 
  • Correct Slinging 
  • Positioning of load in relation to slinger 
  • Movement Instruction 
  • Job Completion Procedure
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ΓÇó Design for Lifting: 

  • Special loads 
  • Weight Assessment 
  • Choice of Equipment to suit SWL 
  • Configurations 
  • Centre of Gravity Calculation
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ΓÇó Signalling and Communication: 

  • Driver/Slinger Teamwork 
  • Choice of signals
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Course Aims

This course aims to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to safely sling loads and give correct signals to the crane operator. 

By the end of the course, successful delegates are expected to know: 
  • Their statutory duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 
  • The importance of sling angle in relation to safe working load 
  • The importance of weight and centre of gravity in relation to the safe working load of the lifting tackle 
  • Signalling codes for slingers

Certification

Delegates who successfully complete this course will be awarded with a certificate valid for 3 years. 

Optional Accreditation:

For those seeking formal accreditation, NPORS certification is available, valid for 5 years. Please let us know when booking so we can explain the process and applicable fees. 

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at delegates who will be guiding crane operators on site, particularly when the operator's view is limited. It is suitable for those new to the role of a slinger/signaller and anyone needing a practical understanding of lifting operations. 

Ways of Learning

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