Opito Banksman/Slinger Stage-1

Opito Banksman/Slinger Stage-1
Course Code: 6053

6 Months – 12 Months

Physical fitness with ability to read and write

Upon completion of this course participant should exhibit knowledge of:

• Documentation and regulations that apply to lifting activities (LOLER PUWER, etc.)
• The importance of the Banksman’s role
• Different types of slings and sling identification markings
• Principles of sling angles and tensions
• The Banksman’s role during a free access lift, a restricted access lift, a single
• tubular lift, a bundled tubular lift, a lift with an offset Centre of gravity, a lift with a
• cargo carrying unit and a blind lift varying the use of hand signals and radio
• communications

and much more…

This course is designed for intending banksmen, supervisors and lifting superintendents.

Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Wind Energy, Marine, & Construction Industry