Slinging & Signalling (LETI 01a)
Who should attend?
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.
Duration:
1 day including safety awareness and achievement test.
Aims:
To give training and assessment towards the achievement of a unit for NVQ and provide certification and proof of training for use at the delegate's place of work.
Content:
At the end of the course the operative should be able to:
- understand the requirements for the relevant legislation
- establish the physical properties of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator
- select appropriate lifting tackle and attach and detach it correctly and safely
- direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant, determine the serviceability of lifting tackle, and maintain and store it correctly
Knowledge:
At the end of the course the operative should have an adequate knowledge of:
- the duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger and signaller
- the effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
- potential hazards associated with crane operation and how to overcome them
- the effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
- methods of establishing weights, centre of gravity and dimensions of loads
- the standard code of signals
- operator problems of crane control
- the factors to consider when planning a lift
- crane safety devices
- the safe use of specific items of lifting equipment
Training methods:
there is a maximum of 6 trainees per course:
50% practical
50% classroom
Three easy ways to book your course:
- Click here to complete the enquiry form online
- fax the completed booking form to 01942 898045
- telephone 01942 898040 and speak to the course bookings team
- post the completed booking form to:
LGH Training
120 Bolton Road
Atherton
Manchester
M46 9YZ
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