Intended for
Personnel nominated for the role of Slinger/Signaller during Lifting Operations
Duration
2 day full course, 1 day refresher
Content
- How to interpret oral/written information relating to the lifting characteristics of the load
- How to determine the weight of the lift (load plus lifting equipment)
- The need to determine load construction to prevent load damage
- Methods of estimating weights of loads without written information
- Identification and selection of the appropriate type of lifting accessories for the task (chains, web slings, shackles, spreader beams etc)
- Procedures for inspecting lifting accessories to see that it conforms to the statutory requirements
- Procedures for isolating lifting accessories that fail to meet the statutory requirements
- Procedures for reporting faults, to lifting equipment (cranes etc) outside the responsibilities of the slinger signaller
- Methods of protecting loads being moved from damage (use of suitable packing)
- Prevention of load being crushed by lifting accessories by use of spreader beams
- Establish an agreed method of communication between slinger and crane operator
- The need for using approved hand signals and/or the use of two way radio
- Consideration given to environmental conditions
Safe Lifting Approval Plan
- Explain the use of the safe lifting approval plan
- Explain the characteristics of a load (centre of gravity, security, type etc)
- Establish the type of crane required and the lifting capacity
- Explain the effects of weather conditions (wind, snow, ice etc)
- Explain and give understanding to the slinging arrangements (angle of slings, selection of slings, etc)
- Explain how and when to use packing and how to attach tag lines
- Explain appointed persons duties and responsibilities
- Explain the duties and responsibilities of the slinger signaller
- Explain and identify proximity hazards
- Explain the reasons for understanding where the load is being lifted from and to
Price
$135 per day