Slinger Signaller

Course Objectives:

Explaining the general principles and safe practices of slinging and signalling, this course provides delegates with the skills and knowledge to direct actions of cranes through giving clear and unambiguous signals to the crane operator in a manner to ensure the safety of personnel and plant.

Course Content:

With theory and practical elements, this comprehensive course covers the following:

• Duties of a slinger / signaller
• Definitions
• Site planning
• Crane hire
• Testing & examination of cranes
• Raising & lowering of personnel
• Ground conditions / stability
• Slingers responsibility
• Safe operating procedures
• Sling & lifting accessories
• Signalling systems
• Radio link

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Certificate of Competence.

For those with previous slinger/signaller experience the course can be run under NPORS accreditation as a refresher course, whereby on successfully completing assessment delegates will receive an NPORS Certificate and Card.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone required to carry out slinger/signaller duties.

Duration:

1 day