A slinger / signaller banksman is a skilled member of your team. All slingers / signallers banksmen must understand both regulatory requirements and the operational requirements of the lifting operation.

Slinger / Signaller Banksman Course Aim:

To provide slinger / signaller banksman course participants with the knowledge,skills and attitude to enable them to give the correct hand signals to the crane driver. To give the candidate the knowledge to to choose the correct lifting equipment and to sling the load properly and safely.

Slinger / Signaller Banksman Course Content:

Banksman Introduction
Construction Site Safety Awareness
Health and Safety Legislation
Checking slings, chains and straps
Choose the correct lifting equipment
Inspection of Block Grabs
Hand signals

Slinger / Signaller Banksman Course - Ireland

Duration: 1 Day

Times: 8.30 am-4.30 pm

Assessment: Theory and Practical Examination

Certification: On successful completion candidates will be awarded a FETAC Certificate and a CSCS Card

Slinger / Signaller Training Course Prerequisites:

• Completed New Entrants Log Book (Minimum 6 months experience) or meet criteria to qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning
• One Passport Photographs
• Safe pass course completed
• PPS Number
• PPE(personal protective equipment), i.e. Hard Hat, High Vis Vest, Steel Toe Capped Boots, Gloves.