BASIC RIGGING & SLINGING

30072 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely

OVERVIEW

People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare rig and sling regular loads; Calculate weights of loads and communicate during crane operations. Understand safe use of Lifting beams, spreader bars; slings, shackles, eye bolts; natural, synthetic and wire ropes; chains and web slings.

Regular loads have one or more of the following characteristics: Uniform weight distribution, concentric loading, regular proportions, known lifting points, repetitively lifted.

COURSE AIM

This course meets the required unit outcomes as stated below.
-Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and lift planning.
-Demonstrate knowledge of lifting gear and working load limit (WLL) tables.
-Demonstrate the process for preparing and slinging regular loads safely.
The learning outcomes of the training provide an understanding of the responsibilities, compliance and company processes required for operating a Gantry Crane. The course will cover maintenance, pre use checks, operational requirements and skills.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

-Identify hazards and implement control measures when operating Working around Crane
-The care and use of the crane and lifting equipment 
-Pre-start checks and service, fault reporting, load attachment, load lifting, load traversing, load placement
-Understanding and using Crane terminology.
-Understanding the importance of pre-operational checks.
-Being aware of the safety codes for Crane operators.
-Developing safe usage techniques.
-Handling loads, parking and storage techniques.
-Calculating Weights of Load
-Continuous Communication Techniques with Crane operators  

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