Banksman and Slinger Initial Training (OPITO Approved)

This course is designed to meet the standard which has been produced by OPITO. This programme is designed to meet the initial offsite training and assessment requirements for crews carrying out Banksman and Slinging Operations.

All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate.

During the course the delegates will be able to gain a basic level of understanding and awareness of their roles and responsibility as Banksman and as a slinger and knowledge/skills necessary to control lifting operations.

LOLER 1998 and its relevance to lifting operations Documentation and regulations that apply to lifting activities Why it is important to plan lifting activities Hazards associated with lifting operations and the appropriate control measures The roles and duties of personnel in a lifting crew The basic principles of crane operations Common lifting appliances and lifting accessories The difference between SWL and WLL of lifting equipment Classification of lifts i.e. routine and non-routine (simple, complicated, complex) The permit to work system as it applies to lifting operations Lifting of personnel by crane for work and transfer purposes Weight identification and estimation of the load Deciding when tag lines need to be used and their safe use Planning, walking through and allowing for sufficient headroom along the route Determining the load bearing capabilities of the lay down area Conducting pre-use checks of lifting appliances and accessories Correct positioning of personnel involved in lifting operations Erecting signs and barriers or posting sentries Conducting post-use checks of lifting appliances and accessories Storage procedures for packing materials, lifting appliances and accessories The disposal of any waste in relation to legislation and procedures