At the end of course delegates will be able to:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in confined spaces and their responsibilities as slinger/signaller
  • Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, relevant regulations and legislation
  • Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, applications and 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 an exclusion zone and explain actions required for identifying any overhead hazards
  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for slinger/signaller use
  • Secure various types of loads to a hook using 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
  • Understand environmental considerations
  • Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures