Slinger signalman

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Legislative regulations and rules (UK)

• Lifting Work and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 LOLER
• LOLER's relationship with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 PUWER
• Duties and Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 HASAWA
• Understanding the formulation of the method of performing work, risk assessment, and admission to work

Safe Lift Approval Plan

• Use of an approved safe lifting plan
• Cargo characteristics (center of gravity, safety, type, etc.)
• Determining the required crane type and its lifting capacity
• Influence of weather conditions (wind, snow, ice, etc.)
• Slinging devices (sling angle, sling selection, etc.)
• Preparation of slinging devices (slinging angle, choice of slings, etc.)
• When to use packaging and appropriate fastening methods (including tag lines)
• Roles and responsibilities of the person appointed as responsible for lifting operations
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Slinger and Signalman
• Identifying hazards around the work area
• Reasons why it is necessary to understand the direction of movement of the load from the point of ascent to descent