Ratio of Trainers to Trainees 1:10

Pre-Course Instructions and Entry Requirements

• All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them carrying out lifting techniques (A list of conditions that could affect practical training are available on request.)
• SpanSet reserves the right to exclude unsuitable delegates from training courses.
• Delegate must be 18 years or over. 

Overview

The Scaffolders Safe Slinging course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge, understanding & practical skills to safely lift scaffold materials on an operational site. The course is designed for scaffolders who intend to conduct safe practical lifting operations and managers who need to plan lifting operations using the SpanSet Safe Lifting Kit and SpanSet ScaffGrip products.

Summary of Key Elements Theory - Knowledge, Understanding of:

• Legislation Relevant to Conducting Lifting Operations (Health & Safety at Work Act, LOLER, PUWER & L1103)
• Definition of key lifting terminology
• Lifting Plans
• Load calculation and load characteristics
• Load Estimation
• Safe Lifting Bag
• Sling types and their attributes - ScaffGrip Board/Tube
• Manual Lifting Appliance – Safe Lifting Kit
• Pre use checks of lifting gear (accessories & appliance)
• Planning the lift 9-point plan

Practical Activities:

• Risk Assessment Overview
• Pre-use check of Scaffolders Safe Lifting Kit
• Anchor Point Selection & Rigging of Scaffolders Safe Lifting Kit
• Safe Slinging of scaffold tubes & boards - Performing a lift & lower