Slinger / Signaller training

There are a number of activities involved with the CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller technical test at BSD Training Northern Ireland including;

1. Check equipment for function and serviceability
2. From two or more examples each of a web sling, chain cling and wire rope, identify the correct type of accessory and impound all unserviceable items
3. From at least 2 examples of lifting equipment certification, identify certification not meeting current legislation or regulations
4. Establish communication methods (visual and with radios) with the crane operator
5. Select the relevant lifting accessory for the load to be lifted
6. Attach the selected lifting accessory and prepare each load for lifting
7. Lift load 1 from ground level, guide and land in a designated place out of sight of the crane operator. When landed, return the load to the original start point, land at a designated place and detach the accessory
8. Lift load 2 from ground level, guide to maximum radius of the crane, slew for at least 180 degrees and land at a designated place which is at mid-radius. When landed, detach the accessory.
9. Lift load 3 from ground level, guide to minimum radius of the crane, slew for at least 360 degrees and land at a designated place which involves a change of radius. When landed, detach the accessory
10. All loads to be made safe following each activity
11. Collect and store all lifting accessories