BANKSMAN & SLINGER TRAINING

Course Description – The Banksman & Slinger Training is designed for personnel who wish to become competent in the Banksman & Slinger role in rigging and lifting operations.

Course Duration – 2 Days.

Course Objectives – Upon successful completion of the Banksman & Slinger training, delegates should be able to:

  • Understand various regulations and standards applicable to rigging and lifting operations.
  • Explain the hazards associated with lifting operations
  • Identify lifting appliances and lifting accessories and their safe use.
  • Explain banksman role in rigging and lifting operations.
  • Explain the role of slinger in rigging and lifting operations.

Course Content

  • Introduction
  • Duties of a Banksman in lifting operations
  • Duties of a slinger in lifting operations
  • LOLER 1998
  • Planning in lifting operations
  • Categories of lifts
  • Selection and use of lifting equipment
  • Basic principles of crane operations
  • Communications in lifting operations
  • Hand signals as per BS 7121
  • Container inspection
  • Safe use of taglines
  • Requirements of Banksman & Slinger in crane operations. Contact