Slinger

Main Duties

Selecting lifting gear - chains, slings, shackles, webbing. Check SWL and inspect for damage

Attaching the load - attach slings, balance the load, protect edges with sling protection

Communicating - give clear hand signals, radio, or whistle to the crane operator

Moving the load - guide the load safely, keep people clear, watch for overhead hazards/power lines

Paperwork - fill out lift plans, LOLER checks, sling register, toolbox talks

HSE - follow RAMS, wear PPE, maintain exclusion zones

Key Skills Needed

Read lift plans and load charts

Calculate sling angles + load weight

Know different knots, hitches, and lifting accessories

Good communication + situational awareness

Work at height, in all weathers, on sites

CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller Industry standard for cranes

NPORS N402 Slinger Signaller Accepted on many sites