Course description
Slinger and Signalling In-House Training Course
Our Slinger and Signalling course is specifically designed to equip individuals with the vital skills required for effective and safe lifting operations.
This UK-based training programme focuses on teaching participants the proper techniques for slinging various types of loads and providing clear, precise signals to crane operators.
The course covers a variety of essential topics, including understanding different types of lifting accessories, learning how to calculate load weights accurately, and mastering the art of hand signals and radio communication for effective coordination with crane operators.
Our experienced instructors provide hands-on training and practical scenarios, ensuring that participants gain the confidence and competency required to perform slinging and signalling tasks safely and efficiently. Safety is paramount, and our course places a strong emphasis on risk assessment and adopting best practices to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certification, validating their skills and knowledge in slinging and signalling, and enhancing their employability in sectors that involve lifting and crane operations.
In-House Training
In-house training is a comprehensive approach where employees are trained on equipment directly within the company premises, ensuring they are familiar with the specific equipment and environment they will be working in. This training typically covers a wide range of topics, including safety procedures, equipment operation, load handling, and maintenance checks. The process usually begins with classroom instruction, where trainees learn about mechanics, safety regulations, and best practices.
Following the theoretical component, trainees move on to hands-on training under the supervision of experienced operators or trainers. During this practical phase, trainees have the opportunity to operate the forklift in a controlled setting, allowing them to apply their knowledge and develop their skills in a real-world context. Assessments are conducted throughout the training to ensure that participants have understood the material and can operate the equipment safely and efficiently.
By conducting training in-house, companies can tailor the program to their specific needs and work environment, promoting a safer and more efficient workplace.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Age
Most trainers won’t train anyone under the age of 17, and most employers won’t employ drivers under 18 due to limitations in place due to the weight of forklifts they are operating.
Medical Fitness
Forklift drivers and operators need to have the appropriate medical fitness level for the work they are expected to undertake.
It is good practice for all operators to be screened for fitness before employment and at regular intervals.
Normal levels of fitness required by forklift operators are:
General – Operators should have full movement of the trunk, neck, limbs and normal agility.
Vision – Operating a lift truck depends on good judgement of space and distance and this required effective use of both eyes. Distance vision should be of the same standard for driving a car on public roads.
Hearing – The ability to hear instructions and warning signals is important, although a risk assessment can be taken to determine if deafness does not constitute a hazard.
An experienced worker who loses a lib can retrain, but a stable disposition is required. An individual who is dependant on alcohol or non-prescribed drugs should not be employed as a lift truck operator.
Driving License
You don’t need to hold a valid UK driving license to operate a forklift truck unless you need to drive the forklift on public roads or highways.