Slinger and Signaller’s play a crucial role within the lifting industry. The role of the Slinger Signaller is to connect lifting accessories to the hook of lifting equipment (crane) and to provide clear instructions in the form of signals or verbal communication to the crane operator while guiding a travelling load from the lifting point to the landing point. Slinger Signallers are required to work in accordance with the relevant legislation and standards, including LOLER 1998 and BS 7121.
Course Objectives for N202 Excavator 360°
- To have a basic understanding of the relevant regulations including LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and BS 7121
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller
- Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
- Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
- Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
- Be able to 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 and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
- Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use
- Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity
- Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all out-of service and securing procedures
Entry Requirements
For learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or for those requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ displayed on their card they must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
NPORS Operators Card candidates must pass both the NPORS Theory and Practical Test.
Course duration varies between 1 day to 10 days.
Lifting Ops
Who Attends
The NPORS Appointed Persons – Lifting Operations course is designed for workers that already have construction site experience either as a slinger/signaller, or crane supervisor, or have been in a role of responsibility associated with the movement of loads. This is a comprehensive training course designed to give delegates the knowledge to be able to pass their NPORS N401 assessment and theory test. A good level of communication, reading and writing in English are required, plus a good base understanding of mathematics is essential.
Course Content
The course is split into 4 days of training and one day of testing. By the end of the course delegates will have the knowledge to be able to design safe lifting plans that are compliant with the law, and take into account all health and safety requirements on site.
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