Banksman / Slinger Safety

Introduction

The course covers current guidelines on lifting equipment, includes the safe direction of cranes and site vehicles with reference to LOLER, HSAWA, and PUWER regulations.

Aims 

Any person involved with lifting equipment, direction of site vehicles or working at heights should attend this course to learn how to reduce the risk of accidents.

The Course includes:

· The law

· Working at heights

· Hazards

· Inspection

· Planning a lift

· Stability

· Radio / Hand signals

· Checking Equipment

· Question & answer sheet / trainee opinion forms

· Assessment of basic operating skills

· Certificate of attendance

· Risk assessment

Classroom session, followed by practical tasks in groups.

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.