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Slinging / Signalling Banksman Course (Novice)

£254.10

+ VAT

Learn the essential skills to safely sling, signal and manoeuvre loads with two-day ITSSAR-accredited novice training covering lifting equipment, load assessment and practical operations.

Attributes Value
Accreditation

ITSSAR

Course Type

Novice

Duration

2 Days

Date of Course:

15/09, 17/09, 22/09




Aim:

The course is designed for use in various industries such as docks, engineering, and construction etc.

It has been designed for novices and experienced personnel who are required to move loads by use of various lifting equipment i.e. mobile, ship to shore, shore to ship, overhead gantry and tower cranes etc. It is recommended that when placing Learners on the course that experienced and novice operators are not placed on course together as the level of explanation will depend on the prior knowledge the Learners have.

The course is aimed to teach/refresh theoretical knowledge and practical use to Learners who are required to sling and move loads by various methods and are required to use different lifting techniques and tackle, to do the job safely and efficiently ensuring the reduction in injuries, damages and downtime.

Objective:

By the end of the course the Learners will have an understanding of the following:

  • Health & Safety Law
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 1999
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998 (PUWER)
  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regs 1998 (LOLER)

Types of Slings

  • Sling Angles
  • Steel Wire Rope
  • Chains
  • Fibre Rope

Shackles

  • Dee Shackle
  • Bow Shackle

Eye Bolts

  • Dynamo
  • Collar
  • Collar and Ring

Hooks

  • Safety catch
  • C Hook

Duties of a Slinger

  • Responsibilities
  • Weight estimation
  • Weight calculations
  • Safe Working Loads (SWL)
  • Working Load Limits (WLL)
  • De-rating factors
  • Signals
  • Attachments

Practical

  • Choosing the sling
  • Fitting the sling(s) correctly
  • Shortening the sling(s) correctly.
  • Lifting and manoeuvring the load
  • Awareness of safety procedures
  • The set downs and clear up procedure
  • Practical Test of Competence

Upon succesful completion of the training & tests, delegates will recieve certification.

Maximum Number of Delegates: 6 per Instructor

In addition if you require our instructors to deliver training at your location please contact us today on (01482) 221 233.