GWO Slinger Signaller

Personnel working within the wind industry conducting slinging techniques and signalling during simple lifting operations, meaning lifts conducted based on a lifting plan covering known hazards.

Delegate must have personal Winda ID number Medical Screening form to be made on arrival at the training center (verified by instructor in the classroom) Personal ID (verified by instructor in the classroom)

Upon successful completion of the GWO Slinger Signaller training course, the delegate will be able to work within the wind industry conducting slinging techniques and signalling during simple lifting operations, meaning lifts conducted based on a lifting plan or covering known hazards. The Slinger signaller will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to be able to: 1) Attaching and detaching the load to and from the crane lifting attachment 2) Initiating and directing the safe movement of the crane, including multiple slinger signallers during limited or blind lifts 3) Adhering to their role and responsibilities during the lift 4) Conducting visual pre and post inspection on lifting accessories and load 5) Handling of lifting accessories 6) Ensuring safe lift-off and lay down of the load 7) Slinging various types of load, based on weight, centre of gravity, shape and size 8) Carrying out generic routine lifts in accordance with the lift plan 9) Complying with instruction/procedures set up by the employer to manage lifting 10) Ensuring that equipment is properly used, maintained and defects reported

 Human performance  Personal protective equipment  Role and basic Signals  Legislation  Lifting equipment types  Accessories  Dynamic or static  Generic routine lifting plans  Risk assessment  Environmental impact  Manual handling  Slings  Shackles  Lifting bags  Load attachment points  Accessory storage  Pre/post use check  Quarantine  Crane functions  Load orientation devices  Roles and responsibilities  Centre of gravity  Lifting zones  Roles and responsibilities