CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller

Course Summary

The job of a slinger/signaller requires skill and concentration as they play a vital role in the lifting team. As with all those using work equipment they must be trained and competent. They must know and understand both the regulatory requirements of their job and the operational requirements of the lifting operation. These will be covered in the safe system of work as produced by the Appointed Person for every lifting operation.

The slinger/signaller may also act as the Crane Supervisor on simple lifts if he is competent and has been instructed to do so by the Appointed Person.

In the UK it is widely accepted that slinger/signallers working on construction sites will be trained to CPCS standards. For new operators this will mean undertaking a 4 day training course which covers;

• Introduction to industry
• Health & Safety in Construction
• Slinger/signaller operations

Trainee slinger/signallers will receive a red CPCS card and logbook when they have successfully completed the achievement test at the end of the course. They will then receive specific and appropriate training in their depots. They should continue to operate under the direct supervision of another competent slinger/signaller until the employer can be sure that they can work safely and competently on their own.

Course Objectives

• Carying out visual pre-use checks of the lifting equipment.
• Attaching the load to the crane correctly and in accordance with the lifting plan.
• Giving the appropriate signals to the crane operator for the lifting, transferring amd positioning of loads in a safe manner.
• Detaching the load from the crane.
• Ensuring tat the lifting accesories are stored correctly and any defects are reported correctly.
• Working safely at all times.

Course Requirements:

• A two day Experienced Worker Assessed Route of Entry is available for the CPCS Slinger/Signaller category.
• For employers out of scope to the CITB, or those not in the construction industry and not covered by the CPCS scheme, we offer this course as non CPCS. However, there is grant aid available for this course to companies which are in-scope and registered with the CITB.

Course Cost (Price per person)

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