Slinger Signaller Training Courses Chelmsford
This course aims to provide delegates with thorough practical and theory training in operating as a Slinger/Signaller, in order to enable the delegate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their roles and responsibilities as a Slinger/Signaller.
Some of the things you will learn include:
- 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 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
- Accurately place loads
- Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
- Maintain safe working conditions
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures