Training to sling loads and direct crane lifts safely — the slinger / signaller (lifting banksman) role. ITSSAR-accredited or in-house certified, delivered in-company.
Slinger signaller training is delivered in-company at three levels — choose by your team’s experience.
Slinger signaller training prepares people to attach (sling) loads to a crane and direct the lift safely using recognised signals — the lifting banksman role. It is delivered in-company under LOLER and BS 7121, with an ITSSAR-accredited or KeyOstas in-house certificate on successful assessment.
Safe lifting depends on the whole team, not just the crane operator. The slinger signaller attaches loads correctly and directs the lift — a safety-critical role. LOLER governs lifting operations and BS 7121 is the code of practice. The course covers lifting accessories, slinging technique, load weight, communication and signals. KeyOstas delivers it in-company. Note: this is the lifting banksman — for traffic marshalling see vehicle banksman training.
KeyOstas trains slinger signallers at every level. This is the lifting role — not vehicle marshalling.
By the end of the course your team will be able to sling loads and direct crane lifts safely.
Choose and inspect slings, chains and lifting accessories for the load.
Sling and attach loads safely, accounting for weight and centre of gravity.
Inspect lifting accessories and reject anything unsafe.
Use recognised hand and radio signals to direct the operator.
Manage the lifting zone, exclusion areas and people.
Meet the ITSSAR assessment standard in theory and practical.
Delivered through tutor-led theory and hands-on practical, organised into four areas.
Assessment follows the ITSSAR standard — theory and practical.
A theory test covering the law, lifting accessories, slinging and signalling.
A practical test of selecting gear, slinging a load and directing a lift.
KeyOstas can certify slinger signaller operators two ways — both delivered to the same training standard.
KeyOstas has delivered health, safety and operator training across the UK since 1984.
Delivered at your premises, on your own machines, anywhere in the UK.
Course levels for every operator, from new starters to refreshers.
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In-company, delivered by experienced registered instructors. Here is what you get.
KeyOstas delivers to ITSSAR standards and the HSE L117 Approved Code of Practice, with TOPS registration on accredited courses.
Choose an ITSSAR-accredited certificate, or a KeyOstas in-house certificate — both delivered to the same L117 training standard.
Four decades of health, safety and operator training, led by experienced, registered instructors.
Delivered at your premises on your own machines, anywhere in the UK, on dates that suit your operation.
Course levels for every operator — new starters, experienced operators converting machines, and refresher training.
From first enquiry to certification, a dedicated team handles your booking, machine requirements and any tailored content.
KeyOstas delivers the full range of plant and lifting operator training.
Talk to our team about in-company slinger signaller training — ITSSAR-accredited or in-house, anywhere in the UK.
