Slinger/Signaller
Format: 3 days
No of Participants: Up to 4
Certification: FAS CSCS logbook/ticket and FETAC certificate
Objective
To ensure that all participants are trained in the correct use of appropriate signals when working with high rise cranes and other such machinery, in keeping with health and safety regulations.
Background
The job of a slinger/signaller requires skill and concentration as they play a vital role in the lifting team. They must know and understand both the regulatory requirements of their job and the operational requirements of the lifting operation. And they must be trained and competent in all aspects of their work.
The duties of a slinger/signaller include:
- Carrying out visual pre-use checks of the lifting accessories
- Attaching the load to the crane correctly and in accordance with the lifting plan
- Giving the appropriate signals to the crane operator for the lifting, transferring and positing of loads in a safe manner
- Detaching the load from the crane
- Ensuring that the lifting accessories are stored correctly and reporting any defects
Course Includes:
Theory  | Current Legislation
| | Pre Shift Inspection
| | Hazards Associated |
Practical | Attach lifting gear to a varied loads
| | Balanced load, & Unbalanced load
| | Bale of concrete blocks
| | Bale of tubes or rods
| | Attach and use of tag ropes to control a load
| | Recognise and use of approved hand signals. |
On the 3rd day of the course participants are given a log book. After 6 months further experience under the supervision of a CSCS ticket holder of the same category, they must pass a 1 day assessment to achieve CSCS card and FETAC Certification
Participants must bring the following on the day of training:
1. Passport Photo
2. Current Safe Pass is Advisable
3. Personal Protective Equipment
4. Evidence or Proof of experience (Over six months) i.e. Letter from employer
Participants must be aged 18 years or over
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