
Banksman Slinger Familiarisation
Course Content
The course is recommended for:
- WTG Technicians
- Blade Inspectors
- Installation & Maintenance Subcontractors
Content covers theoretical training covering:
- Calculation of lifting equipment capacities
- Safe job analysis and Risk Assessment planning
- Equipment strengths and weaknesses
- Slinging configuration
To provide persons involved with signaling, via radio or hand signals, knowledge of:
- Correct use of radio and hand signal communication to ensure safe lifting operations
- Planning of lifting routes and lay down areas
- Safe Job Analysis & Risk Assessment
Practical Training covering:
- Lift planning and risk assessment
- Lifting team basics/blind lifts
- Slinging various types of load according to size, weight, shape and centre of gravity
- Choosing the correct lifting equipment
- Visual check of slings (wire/fibre)
- Visual control of lifting accessories
Course Objectives
This Course provides persons involved in lifting & slinging with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of:
- Requirements for the marking of lifting components
- Pre/Post user control and correct storage of equipment
- Discard criteria
- Recommended practice – LOLER 1998
- Enterprise of Competence & end