CPCS A40a Slinger/Signaller - Novice

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Course Overview

The slinger signaller plays a vital role in maintaining safety during lifting operations on construction sites and in other environments using cranes and heavy lifting equipment. Working from ground level, the slinger signaller communicates with the crane operator to guide and control load movement safely and efficiently.

This course provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform the duties of a slinger signaller in line with current legislation and industry standards such as BS 7121 and LOLER 1998.

Delegates will learn to use standard hand signals, radio communication and visual aids to direct lifting operations. They will also gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities, including authority to halt operations if unsafe conditions arise.

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Course Content

• Roles and legal responsibilities of the slinger signaller


• Industry standards, rules and safety legislation


• Health and safety awareness and site communication protocols


• Hand and radio signalling methods in line with BS 7121


• Understanding different types of cranes, lifting equipment and accessories


• Pre-use checks and inspection of lifting accessories


• Calculating load weights and identifying centres of gravity


• Attaching, securing and balancing loads safely


• Directing crane operators and maintaining exclusion zones


• Emergency procedures and hazard identification


• Environmental awareness and safe working practices


• Safe use of PPE and site-specific requirements

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Who Should Attend?

• Individuals looking to work as slinger signallers on construction or industrial sites


• Novice operators with little or no previous experience


• Experienced workers requiring formal assessment or certification renewal


• Supervisors or managers responsible for lifting operations

All delegates must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last two years.