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OPITO Banksman Slinger Initial Training

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    Location ASCO Training Centre
    Price (excl. VAT) £819.00
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Overview

The OPITO Banksman Slinger Initial Training Programme provides personnel with little or no experience of the Banksman and Slinger role, with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.


The Initial Training Programme allows the learner to demonstrate basic Banksman and Slinger practical skills and prepare the learners a path to becoming a competent banksman and slinger.
 

Price

£819

Duration

3 Days

Location

This course is delivered at our training centre

Structure

Mixture of classroom based and practical training & demonstration designed to give individuals the tools and confidence to become a Banksman / Slinger

Course handouts

Full course notes and OPITO Stage 2 Logbook

PPE required

Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves

Unit 1

An Introduction to Lifting Operations and the Role and Responsibilities of the Banksman and Slinger (Load Handler)

Relevant Legislation and Regulations

Hazard Identification and Controls

The Role of the Banksman and Slinger

Communications and Visibility

Unit 2

Lifting Operations by Crane - Theory

The principles of lifting operations by crane

Introduction to Lifting Equipment and Accessories

Planning for Lifting Operations by Crane

Unit 3

Lifting Operations by Crane -Practical

The principles of lifting operations by crane

Carrying out the lifting operation

Restoring the work area and post-operation responsibilities

Practical elements included:

  • Free access lifts
  • Blind lifts
  • Restricted access lifts
  • Lifts with a load with an offset centre of gravity
     
Training banksman slinger

More course information

Unlock greater operational control.

Strengthen your operation with the expertise and processes that move complex assets with greater speed, safety, and discipline.