– Establishing the weight/dimensions of loads and communicating this information to the crane operator
– Selecting appropriate lifting tackle, attaching and detaching it correctly and safely
– Safely directing the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions
– Giving clear and unambiguous signals in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant
– Determining the serviceability of lifting tackle maintaining and storing it correctly
– The duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a Slinger Signaller
– The effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
– Potential hazards associated with crane operation how to overcome them
– The effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
– Methods of establishing weights and dimensions of loads
– The standard code of plant equipment signals
– Operator problems of crane control
– Automatic safe load indicators
– Crane safety devices
Endorsements:
A: All Types & Duties (to include Pick & Carry)