Lifting Operations
OPITO Banksman Slinger Initial Training
duration
3 days
Location
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Newcastle, Aberdeen, Teesside
Cost
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£920.40 (inc VAT)
Course Overview
This course covers the safety and regulatory requirements of Banksman and Slinger activities.
Delegates will learn to direct a crane operator during lifting activities and prepare and 'sling' loads for lifting before releasing the loads at their destination.
The course includes practical exercises and a theory test to ensure delegates can demonstrate the knowledge required to safely participate in or supervise lifting operations.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Required!
In order to complete OPITO Banksman Slinger Initial Training, delegates must hold:
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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
Course Content
By the end of an OPITO-approved Stage 1 Banksman and Slinger 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)
- 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
More information
- Certification: An OPITO certificate will be issued upon successful course completion.
- Certificate validity (months): 32
- Target audience: Personnel interested in carrying out Banksman and Slinger operations
- Revalidation: The course must be revalidated every 32 month (usually by progressing to the OPITO Approved Banksman Slinger Competence Assessment)
- Items to bring: Appropriate PPE, including work boots. 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
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