Slinging and signalling for lifting operations

Training course overview

The course is designed for site personnel with previous experience or training in slinger signaller activities. It covers key health and safety aspects of slinging and landing loads and the importance of providing clear directions to the crane operator during a lifting operation and of company processes and procedures to enable them to fulfil their role in the company operations.

Who should attend

This course is for any Site and assistant site managers, Materials controllers, forklift truck operators, labourers and roofing joiners.

Please note this is a mixture of classroom and practical training, a suitable construction site will be required to complete the course.

Useful information

Why choose NHBC?

Gain knowledge

Gain knowledge on the use of different types of lifting accessories.

Gain practical experience

Gain practical experience on slinging and signalling activities.

Become more confident

Become more confident when slinging loads and directing crane operators.

What you will learn

  • How to check lifting equipment for defects
  • Attaching lifting equipment to the load
  • How to provide direction to the crane operator
  • Types of slings, testing and defects
  • Crane signals
  • Landing the load safely at its destination

Course details

Course pricing

We offer a range of different training course delivery methods, the various prices are listed below.

COURSE TYPE PRICE MAX ATTENDEES
In-company £1,250 4

Prices are exclusive of VAT

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