NPORS Slinger/Signaller
The aim of this course is to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of slinging and signalling during lifting operations.
- Duration: 2 days
- Maximum 4
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
- Industries
- Port
Marine
Offshore Renewables
Oil & Gas
Manufacturing
Construction
Warehousing
Logistics
Class Size:
Requirements:
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