Attaching and detaching loads and directing the crane operator, to ECITB standards. Practical work covers pipe bundles, loads with certified lifting eyes and loads with an offset centre of gravity.

Who it's for

New and existing slingers and banksmen, and anyone involved in lifting operations.

What's covered

Legislation and approved codes of practice
Roles of the appointed person and crane supervisor
Communication methods during lifting operations
Lifting equipment, accessories and their applications
Safe working load and working load limit
LOLER 1998 examination and inspection requirements
Safe systems of work, method statements and lift plans
Risk assessment principles
Attaching and detaching loads
Load characteristics and equipment selection

Assessment & certification

Theory and practical assessment on the final day. Successful candidates are registered with the awarding body and issued the relevant card or certificate.

Upcoming dates

No open dates are scheduled for this course at the moment — most of our training is delivered at customer premises on dates that suit you.

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