Training Courses

Slinger Signaler (ITSSAR or ALLIMI)

Relevant sectors: Construction

Aim
To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge for correct signalling and slinger.

Elements
The course will comprise of theoretical and practical instruction covering the following:-
• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98, LOLER 98 & Safety Signs & Signals Regulations 1996
• Risk assessments
• Operators Safety Code
• Pre-use checks on lifting accessories

Knowledge
On completion of training candidates will have a theoretical understanding of the following:-
• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98, LOLER 98 & Safety Signs & Signals Regulations 1996
• Risk assessments
• Operators safety code
• Pre-use checks on lifting accessories
• Slinger duties
• Signaller duties

Skill
On completion of training the candidate will be able to:-
• Carry out a risk assessment of the task to be undertaken
• Ensure the working area is appropriately cordoned off
• Carry out pre-use checks to ensure the lifting accessories are in a safe condition
• Agree and use the signal code with lifting equipment operator and others who are involved in the operation.
• Sling various loads using a variety of methods and lifting accessories
• Set down various loads at pre-determined positions
• Carry out checks on all lifting accessories used
• Complete report sheet on any defect & found
• Return to storage all equipment and accessories used