SLINGER COURSE

Online Slinger Course providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Slinger Signaller, including safety protocols and communication techniques for both rigging and signalling.

A Slinger / Signaller plays a crucial role in construction and industrial settings, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials.

They are responsible for signalling crane operators, rigging loads, and ensuring lifting operations are conducted safely.

SAMPLE CONTENT

The course takes around 60 minutes. At the end your accredited certificate will be emailed, and you will possess the knowledge needed to safely perform the duties of a Slinger Signaller.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Provide participants with the knowledge needed to work safely as a slinger / signaller.
Help provide employers with an efficient way to train signallers and store training records.

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT 1 – Underpinning Knowledge – In this first section we cover the laws that slingers should know. Then we outline Slinger / Signallers role & responsibilities. We also outline common causes of lifting incidents and how they can be avoided.

UNIT 2 – Lifting Fundamentals – In the second unit we cover the underpinning information you need to know to work as a slinger. This includes the different types of lifting equipment and accessories. Plus, common Slinger / Signaller terminology.

UNIT 3 – The Lifting Plan – An effective Lift Plan is an essential part of LOLER compliance and lifting safely. In this 3rd unit we detail how to plan lifting operations effectively. Specifically, we cover; Risk Assessments, Lift Plan, Routine or non-routine lifts.

UNIT 4 – Conducting Safe Lifts – In this 4^th unit of this online Slinger / Signaller course we explain how to conduct lifts safely. This includes standard safely protocols to follow before, during and while landing the load.

UNIT 5 – Slinger Signals – In the 4^th unit we detail the main standard signals defined by the UK HSE for Slinger / Signallers to use while conducting lifts. This includes both hand and radio signals.

UNIT 6 – Quiz – The final section is a quiz providing learners the opportunity to earn their certificate and evidence that the key learner objectives have been understood.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this Slinger training, learners will:

Know the key responsibilities of the LOLER regulations.
Recognise the common hazards what add danger to lifts.
Know how to mitigate the risks from lifting hazards.
Learn the main hand signals defined by the BS7127 Code Of Practice.
Know how to communicate clearly and concisely with crane operators to help ensure safe lifts.

SLINGER CERTIFICATE

At the end of this Slinger training is a short online assessment aimed at reinforcing and testing individual learning.

Where the learner demonstrates their understanding of course content by achieving a minimum score of 80%, a completion certificate is issued by email.

If the score is less than 80%, learners are offered the opportunity to revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until successful.

The verifiable, CPD-Accredited certificate is then emailed to your account for retention within your training records.

A posted certificate is available for £9.

The Echo3 Slinger certificate is valid for 3 years.

ECHO3 BENEFITS

Engaging and memorable, motion-graphic training
Complies with best practice
Learn anywhere with an internet connection
Carbon net-zero training solution