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Banksman Slinger

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  • 1.0 day
  • Lifting Operations

Summary

Survivex's Banksman course covers the principles of banking a crane using hand and radio signals.

Delegates will learn to correctly sling different types of loads and the safety precautions to take while working with cranes.

The course is delivered as a combination of theoretical and practical sessions and requires delegates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: Survivex's Banksman course is designed for personnel working onshore. If you require offshore training, you can book OPITO Banksman and Slinger Training Stage 1.

Objectives

By the end of Survivex's Banksman course delegates will:

  • Be aware of the relevant regulations pertaining to lifting operations (e.g. LOLER and PUWER)
  • Be able to assess loads in terms of their weight and centre of gravity. - Have an understanding of SWLs and colour coding
  • Be able to carry out pre-use inspections on equipment to ensure safe lifting
  • Be able to sling loads and ensure they are secure and ready for lifting
  • Be conversant with the correct hand and radio signals to be used
  • Be aware of the correct use of different lifting equipment (e.g. slings, shackles and chains)
  • Be familiar with the correct packing and stowage of containers, half heights and correct securing methods
  • Be aware of all safety precautions to be taken whilst working with cranes in terms of issues such as safe stances

Target Audience

Survivex's Banksman course is for personnel who are involved in banking and slinging cranes, and those who supervise such work.

Prerequisites

Due to certain aspects of Survivex's Banksman course being physically demanding and potentially stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness and physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement.

Award

An in-house training provider certificate will be issued on successful completion of Survivex's Banksman course.

Revalidation

There is no revalidation period for Survivex's Banksman course but refresher training is recommended every 2 years.

Delegates should bring

  • Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport
  • £1.00 coin for locker
  • Wet Weather Gear & set of dry clothing
  • Safety Glasses or Goggles if prescribed

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