Slinger / Banksman

This course is designed to instruct trainees in the correct & safe methods of slinging loads for a range of lifting equipment & ensuring communication between banksman & crane operator.

All courses are carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice for the safe use of lifting equipment published by PUWER & LOLER.

Brief Course Content

Introduction Health & Safety
Theory & Videos
Types of Slings
Selection & Inspection of Slings & Lifting Tackle
Operator Responsibilities
Lifting Operation Signals
Weight Estimation & Angles
Practical applications of course content
Theory & Practical Test

Course Duration

Novice - 3 trainees, 1 instructor, 2 days.
Experienced - 3 trainees, 1 instructor, 1 day
Re-Test/Refresher - 3 trainees, 1 instructor, 1 day

Certification

Certification of basic training will be issued to trainees who have successfully completed Theoretical & Practical tests.

Each year many accidents occur involving lifting equipment and associated slinging applications. Some of these are fatal, and in many cases accidents can be attributed to lack of formal training. It therefore follows that to ensure safe systems of work the first step must be training, the second is for the operators to put their training into practice at all times, developing safe working practices.

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