CPCS A40B All Types – Static Duties Slinger Signaller Practical Training Including Practical Test

Suitable For

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to gain knowledge in Slinging.

Aims

• To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
• The nature of the industry and their role and responsibility as a Slinger Signaller
• Different types of lifting accessories
• Conforming with the manufacturers requirements
• Pre-use checks
• Specialist lifting accessories
• Reporting procedures
• Communicating with the machine operator
• Identifying the centre of gravity and weights of loads
• Preparing and readying the area of operation and maintaining exclusion zones
• Choosing the relevant lifting accessory
• Explaining actions required for hazards including underground and overhead services
• Securing and detaching various types of loads
• Ensuring load balance, security and integrity
• Guiding and controlling the movements of loads to different types of locations
• Explaining the importance and locations of positions of safety
• Using and complying with a range of communication procedures
• Providing directions where the machine operator cannot observe the full path of the load
• Maintaining safe working situations
• Assessing and confirming the area for machine movement is suitable for maneuvering activities and contains suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties
• Carry out-of-service, storing and securing procedures And to pass your A40B CPCS Practical test.

Prerequisites

• You must hold a Health and Safety Environment Test. This must have been passed within the last 2 years.
  
  Candidates must also have passed their A40 theory test within the last 6 months.
  
  You must also be physically and mentally capable of undertaking the tasks you are required to carry out.