Lifting Operations

Banksman and Slinger

This course aims to give an overview of the roles of the Banksman and Slinger
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Learning Outcomes


LO1 Give an overview of the role of the Banksman and Slinger in lifting operations used in the Oil and Gas Industry
LO2 Describe the role of the Banksman
LO3 Describe the role of the Slinger
LO4 Outline the main hazards associated with lifting and rigging
LO5 Describe the hand signals commonly used in lifting operations
LO6 Describe the importance of a Tool Box Talk
LO7 Describe rigging selection
LO8 Outline pre-lift checks
LO9 Describe the safe execution of the lift
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