Slinging

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Introduction

Every day, materials have to be moved by machinery. If this involves the use of cranes and lifting equipment, then an understanding of the correct principles of slinging is essential.

The correct use of lifting equipment will not only prevent injury and damage, but will also assist in a more efficient use of available manpower.  This is a half day course for persons involved in Slinging Loads for transportation.

To assist delegates who are required to Sling Loads for transportation and understand their responsibilities under law.

  • Legal Requirement of Organisations
    • Strength and Stability
    • Equipment for Lifting Persons
    • Marking of Lifting Equipment
    • Examination and Inspection
    • Organisation of Lifting Operation
    • Defects Reporting
    • Keeping Information and Records
    • Training of Operators
  • Slinging of Loads
    • Estimation of Weights
    • Slinging Methods and Techniques
    • SWL and Coding of Slings
    • Fault Finding in Slinging Operations
    • Storage of Slings
    • Equipment other than Slings used for Lifting
    • Defects Reporting

This programme uses a mixture of group discussions, pro-forma examples and information input sessions, also videos and practical work involving inspection of Slings.

Participants will:

  • Have an understanding of their own legal responsibilities
  • Have an understanding of their organisation’s legal requirements
  • Apply Procedures in accordance with good working practices
  • Reduce incidents involved with moving loads by Slinging
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