On Track Plant - (OTPS) Slinger

This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Slinging as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

On Track Plant - Slinger Rail Plant Courses

Candidates attending this course will obtain the skills and knowledge required to undertake On Track Plant - Slinger duties.

Describe the duties of a Slinger.
Describe the duties of the Crane Controller (CC).
Describe the terminology associated with crane working.
Have an awareness of the legislation regarding crane working.
Pre Use Inspection of various lifting accessories.
Use various lifting accessories to sling loads.
Demonstrate BS7121 hand signals.
Explain the work to the lift plan, as briefed by the CC.
Describe the action to be taken in the event of lifting accessories becoming defective.

Delegate must be at least 18 years old
Delegate must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 - Competence and Training in Track Safety.
Delegate must have Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence.
Delegate must have a current Controller Of Site Safety (COSS) competence.
Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements.
Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol). A drugs and alcohol test must have been carried out no more than 12 months prior to attending training event.
Have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/S/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
Delegate must have current Machine Controller Host Machine (MCHM) competence.

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