RIGGING, SLINGING, SIGNALING – BANKSMAN

This course is designed to suit the operational needs of Rigging, Lifting, and Signaling operations. This course instructs personnel and provides them with hands-on experience in the safe and efficient use of all types of lifting equipment and slings. Instruction covers both Theoretical and Practical aspects of safe rigging and slinging methods, as well as standard signals. A Rigging, Slinging, Signaling, or Banksman course is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and effectively coordinate lifting and rigging operations. It is advised that learners already hold General Knowledge of Lifting equipment and materials and signals required to carry out lifting activities.

Features
  • Understanding of Lifting Equipment
  • Rigging and Slinging Techniques
  • Knowledge of Rigging Hardware
  • Safe Lifting Practices
  • Understanding of Rigging Plans
  • Risk Assessment and Hazard Recognition
  • Signals and Communication
  • Banksman Responsibilities
  • Load Weight Estimation
  • Load Attachment and Release
  • Understanding Center of Gravity
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Inspection and Maintenance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Practical Application
  • Principles of rigging and slinging
  • Accidents caused during Lifting
  • Safe rigging and slinging working procedures
  • Responsibilities of the Rigger, Signalman and Crane operator
  • Use of lifting tackles including wire rope slings, nylon belt slings and chain slings
  • Correct use of lifting equipment
  • Safe work loads and working load limits
  • Lifting known and unknown loads
  • Recognition of potential hazards and the recommended safe practices employed to avoid accidents and personal injury
  • Routine Inspection of Wire Ropes and Lifting Appliances
  • Correct use and Limitation of Wire Ropes / Slings and Lifting Appliances
  • Standard crane signals, including the “Emergency Stop” signal
  • The correct use of tag lines
  • Introduction to safe crane set-up
  • Inspection, maintenance and storage of rigging equipment
  • Practical Exercises involving Planning and Lifting of load
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