Banksman Slinger Training

Duration 1 Days
Cost £378.00pp (inc VAT)
Locations

Course Overview

Banksman Slinger Training covers the principles of banking a crane using hand and radio signals. Delegates will learn to correctly sling different types of loads and the safety precautions to take while working with cranes.

The course is delivered as a combination of theoretical and practical sessions and requires delegates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: this course is designed for personnel working onshore.

Prerequisites

Course Content

By the end of 3t's Banksman course delegates will;
- Be aware of the relevant regulations pertaining to lifting operations (e.g. LOLER and PUWER)
- Be able to assess loads in terms of their weight and centre of gravity.
- Have an understanding of SWLs and colour coding
- Be able to carry out pre-use inspections on equipment to ensure safe lifting
- Be able to sling loads and ensure they are secure and ready for lifting
- Be conversant with the correct hand and radio signals to be used
- Be aware of the correct use of different lifting equipment (e.g. slings, shackles and chains)
- Be familiar with the correct packing and stowage of containers, half heights and correct securing methods
- Be aware of all safety precautions to be taken whilst working with cranes in terms of issues such as safe stances

Target Audience

Banksman and slinger personnel.

Certification

A 3t Training Services certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Revalidation

It is recommended certification is revalidated every 2 years.

Venue

Items To Bring

Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport. Delegates must also bring their own safety boots.

Health Prerequisites

Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement