NPORS Slinger / Signaller N402

What is the role of a slinger/signaller?

A Slinger Signaller acts as the eyes and ears of the person operating the crane who won’t be able to see everything happening around them. An obstructed view for a Crane Operator increases loading and lifting risks, and general site safety can be compromised.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a slinger / signaller
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
• Be able to locate, identify and explain different Types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
• Be able to Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
• Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify nonservice able items
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, Identifying any overhead hazards
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for slinger / signaller use
• Secure various Types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring Load balance, security and integrity
• Direct and guide the movement of loads to different Types of location using different methods of communication
• Environmental considerations

• Carry out all cut-off service and Securing procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

• Suitable and safe area to operate machine
• 1 x balanced load
• 1 x unbalanced load
• 1 x consist of tubes no less that 4 metres in length

• Lifting straps and chains

• Lifting machine – telehandler, crane, excavator

• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork

• Suitable welfare facilities
• Operators’ manual for lifting machine
• Risk assessment completed

• In date thorough test examination for machine

Theory Assessment

• 20 multiple choice questions

• 5 written questions

• 4 marks per question
• 80% pass mark required

Practical assessment criteria:

• Pre use and operational checks
• Signal loads to be lifted and lowered
• Attach loads to lifting accessories

• Use 2 different lifting accessories

• 1 load must be completed out of sight of the operator
• Bundle load must slung using double choke hitch

• Hand signals to confirm to BS7121 part1:2006

Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

Time allowed is 1 hour 20 minutes

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied