Slinging and Banksman Safety

Course Summary

Learn how to work safely and efficiently as a slinger/banksman.

On completion of the course you will understand the statutory requirements and the need for safety training. The course covers types of slings, lifting tackle, selection and inspection, duties of a slinger, weight assessment, hand signals, methods of slinging, working with machine operators and much more.

As a record of your achievement, a TAL certificate of training is provided.

Course Duration

2 x days with a normal maximum ratio of 6 x delegates per instructor OR 1 day with a maximum ratio of 4 delegates per instructor.

Course Documentation

Test Papers, Certificates and Assessment Reports forwarded to Employer

Course Manuals

Comprehensive Course Manual issued to each delegate

Staff Instructors

All Staff Instructors are registered and certificated by the appropriate Accrediting Body and are also experienced, trained & certificated slinging and crane instructors.

Course Objectives

To teach the basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge to personnel involved in slinging and lifting operations including slingers and banksmen.

Where required, to provide specific job training in both related job safety knowledge and practical skill applications relating to safe slinging and signaling procedures.

At the course end successful delegates should be able to identify, select, inspect and use slings and lifting tackle both safely and efficiently.