Establishing the weight and dimensions of loads and communicating this information to the crane operator – Selecting appropriate lifting tackle, attaching and detaching it correctly and safely – Directing the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant – Determining the serviceability of lifting tackle maintaining and storing it correctly – The duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger/signaller – The effects of load movement on the stability of a crane – Potential hazards associated with crane operation how to overcome them – The effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads – Methods of establishing weights and dimensions of loads – The standard code of signals – Operator problems of crane control – Automatic safe load indicators – Crane safety devices

By the end of this training course, you will have a solid understanding of the relevant health and safety requirements necessary to carry out work effectively on a construction site, industrial site or similar. You’ll learn the practicalities of load weight and dimensions on the stability of a crane, as well as how to communicate clearly and effectively in a busy working environment. You’ll be able to signal potential hazards to crane operators, set up exclusion zones and take swift action in an emergency.

This Slinger Signaller novice is ideal for those who would like to become a slinger signaller on a worksite and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work safely.

To provide thorough practical and theory training in the responsibilities of a Slinger/Signaller to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role.