Slinger Signaller (A40) CPCS

Course Information

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, a slinger signaller will be able to:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a Slinger/Signaller.
• Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology.
• Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the technical data, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
• Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.
• Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non- serviceable items.
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service.
• Identify centres of gravity and estimate weights of loads.
• Prepare and ready the area of operation.
• Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load.
• Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Secure various types of load to a lifting hook using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures.
• Ensure load balance, security and integrity.
• Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location.
• Accurately place loads.
• Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions.
• Carry out shut down and securing procedure

Duration (in days) 3

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