Slinger / Banksman Competency Certificate

PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION & COURSE AIMS

REGULATIONS GOVERNING LIFTING OPERATIONS

SELECTION & INSPECTION OF APPROPRIATE

LIFTING TACKLE FOR A PARTICULAR TASK

ATTACHING LOAD TO LIFTING APPLIANCE

ESTIMATING LOADS FOR SAFE LIFTING

CORRECT SIGNALING PROCEDURES

CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR LIFTING

OPERATIONS, MOVING & LOWERING LOADS

PRACTICAL EXERCISES & ASSESSMENTS

POST COURSE THEORY QUESTIONNAIRE

This course is ideal for those individuals who are required to work with lifting equipment. It teaches the basic knowledge and skills required to:

Identify and inspect lifting equipment

Selection of appropriate lifting tackle

Carry out slinging and signalling duties

This course meets the training requirements as laid down in the following regulations;

THE LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT REULATIONS 1998