NPORS Slinger / Signaller (N402)

Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger Signaller

Conform to relevant regulations, legislation and manufacturers requirements as per technical data

Locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories.

Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions

Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation

Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items

Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads

Set up exclusion zones explaining actions required for emergency actions and identifying any overhead hazards

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger Signaller use

Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity

Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication

Understand environmental considerations

Carry out all out-of service and securing procedures