Banks Man Operations

On completion of this course the learner will be able to:

• Know the duties & responsibilities of the Bnaksman,
• Direct the lifting operation;
• Be fully conversant with the duties of all persons involved in lifting operation;
• Know Rigging / Slinging best practices;
• Understand the crane operation procedure
• Understand the tandem lifting procedure.

Introduction to individual responsibilities under LOLER, PUWER, HASWA and BS 7121-11
• Suitability of lifting equipment and marking of lifting equipment.
• Organization of lifting operations
• Examinations of lifting equipment
• Slings angles/tension
• Risk assessments, slinging and lifting plans
• Introduction to and inspection of
  – Sling inspection
  – Shackle inspection
  – Sling angles
  – Effects of angles and tensions
  – Rope lays
  – Safe use of grade 80 chain slings
  – Crane signals
  – Wire rope fittings
• Signal crane operator
• Estimation of weight and slinging methods
• Personal transfer basket, capsule & billy pugh
• Identify hazards and conditions that can effect lifting operations
• Confirm and establish methods of signals
• Safe movement and use of cargo handling equipment to include:-
  – Containers
  – Skip
  – Cargo nets
• Safe use of bulk transfer hoses
• Theoretical Exam
• Practical & Assessment

This course is suited for all personnel involved in the lifting operations and assigned as Banksman.

• Classroom lectures
• Practical exercises

Core Certificate for each attendee.