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Alba Forklift Training Ltd, 21 Lenziemill Road, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 2RL Tel/Fax: 01236 630300

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Slinger and Signaller Training Courses

Our slinger/signaller training courses are designed for anyone involved in attaching, slinging loads or directing crane operators in lifting operations. The courses are compiled to suit novice operators, experienced users and candidates requiring refresher training. The slinger and banksman for crane operation training programs are suitable for a wide range of crane operations:

• Mobile Cranes
• Hydraulic Lorry Cranes
• Hydraulic Sea Cranes
• Gantry Cranes
• Bridge Cranes

Our slinger/signaller training includes training in the selection, inspection and correct use of wire rope, webbing and chain slings as well as other lifting equipment in general use such as shackles and eyebolts as well as specific attachments where applicable:

• Spreader frames
• Vacuum Lifters
• Pallet Forks
• Pallet Bars
• Cargo Nets

Our slinger/signaller training courses are accredited by RTITB or ALLMI and are conducted in accordance with their standards and the LOLER (Lifting Equipment and Lifting Equipment Regualtions) 1998, in consultation with the guidelines laid down by LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) as well as the relevant BS7121: Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes.

Course Content

Our Slinger/Signaller training courses cover the following theoretical and practical areas:

THEORETICAL TRAINING

• Regulations governing slinging operations (HASWA 1974 , LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998)
• Safe working
• Methods of slinging
• Safe operating practices
• Loads, Working load limits and safety certificates
• Weight estimation and simple lift planning
• Inspection of lifting equipment

PRACTICAL TRAINING

• Pre lift checks including environment, load, angle estimation and pre-use equipment checks
• Correct methods of  attaching the slings or attachments to the load hook
• Lifting and lowering procedures including test lift procedures
• Signalling techniques for assisted lifting operations
• Possible faults arising from use and the appropriate withdrawal from service procedures
• Procedures to be followed upon completion of the lifting operation
• Correct care and storage methods of lifting equipment

At the end of  the course each candidate receives a Slinger/Signaller RTITB or ALLMI certificate of training and RTITB or ALLMI Operators Card.

In addition to the basic slinging training we can also cover training on general items of lifting equipment in use:

• Flat Webbing Slings
• Fibre Round Slings
• Eyebolts
• Shackles
• Wire Rope Slings
• Chain Slings
• Bridles
• Bull Dog Grips