Slinger Signaler

What Will You learn

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller.
• Be able to confirm to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, confirm 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.

Trainer Profile

Our trainers and testers have a wealth of industry experience to meet any specific needs of our clients, all trainers have the accreditation needed to meet the requirement of delegates across the Plant and equipment training categories.

Delivery Method

Training and testing can be carried out on your site or ours. Our delivery will be a mix of theory and practical exercises to suit the course criteria set and delegates needs.