Slinger/Signaller

Course summary

Title: Slinger/Signaller

Cost: £190+VAT per person to include Lantra training, assessment, and eCertificate

Prices may vary depending on location and/or numbers

Duration: 1 day

The role of a Slinger/Signaller requires good observation and concentration skills in order to keep operators and other site personnel safe

A Slinger/Signaller is a person who works alongside crane operators and lifting teams. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of lifting operations and providing safety directions and supervising lifts. They act as the eyes and ears of a person operating a crane who may not be able to see everything that happens around them.

This training course has been developed to help candidates understand the roles and responsibilities of a Slinger/Signaller.

Who is it for?

The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:

Safety and the Law
Roles and Responsibilities
Planning Lifting Operations
Fibre Sllings
Chain and Wire Rope Slings
Shackles and Eyebolts
Practical Preparation for Lifting Operations
Practical Lifting Operations
Theory Assessment.

Course content

  • Describe the key requirements of health and safety legislation
  • Define the responsibilities of those involved in lifting operations
  • Interpret and apply the information within lifting plans
  • Explain the use and limitations of equipment and accessories
  • Describe how to care, maintain and store equipment and accessories
  • Locate and interpret information located on tags and labels
  • Inspect lifting equipment and accessories before and after use
  • Evaluate loads and select the most appropriate lifting equipment
  • Create a basic lift plan
  • Demonstrate how to attach and prepare a variety of loads for movement using the appropriate equipment and accessories
  • Employ clear methods of communication and signals to direct safe movement of the load
  • Demonstrate how to safely detach and store lifting equipment on completion of movement.

Contact Morton Training

If you are unable to find the course that you are looking for or you require further information on courses or funding, then please contact us today and we will be more than happy to help.

  • Morton Park, Drain Lane, Holme on Spalding Moor, YO43 4DG
  • Office Number : 01430 860 057
  • info@mortontraining.co.uk
  • VAT Number: 236 4834 94
  • Registered Cardiff, Wales. Company Number: 10071857