NPORS Slinger Signaller (N402)

Essential Safety Training for Professional Lifting Operations

The NPORS Slinger Signaller Training for the N402 category is a fundamental qualification for any operative involved in the preparation and directing of lifting operations. Because suspended loads present high risks on construction and utility sites, professional NPORS accreditation is a vital requirement for safety and site access. Furthermore, our training ensures that your team complies with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

Consequently, this course provides delegates with the technical expertise to identify potential hazards and implement safe systems of work for lifting. By completing this program, you ensure your workforce is fully compliant with NPORS industry standards and reduce the risk of on-site accidents.

Who Should Attend NPORS Slinger Signaller Training?

This course is suited for individuals responsible for attaching loads to plant machinery and directing the operator during a lift.

  • Lifting Team Members: Personnel acting as the dedicated slinger or signaller on a construction site.

  • Utility Contractors: Individuals managing the movement of pipes, manhole rings, or trench boxes.

  • Site Operatives: Workers frequently involved in loading and unloading plant and materials.

  • Plant Operators: Professionals looking to understand the signalling requirements from the ground perspective.

Course Content: What to Expect from NPORS Slinger Signaller Training

Our programme is designed to ensure every delegate can prepare and direct lifting operations safely and effectively under NPORS guidelines. Specifically, the training covers:

  • Legal Requirements: Understanding the legal framework, specifically LOLER, PUWER, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

  • Lifting Accessory Identification: Identifying and inspecting slings, chains, and shackles for defects before use.

  • Load Assessment: Calculating load weights and understanding how the centre of gravity impacts the stability of a lift.

  • Standard Signalling: Mastering the industry-standard code of hand signals to communicate clearly with machine operators.

  • Preparing Loads: Learning the correct methods for securing various types of loads using the appropriate accessories.

  • Hazard Identification: Spotting risks such as overhead services, ground conditions, and load swing.

  • Safe Landing Procedures: Mastering the techniques for guiding and landing suspended loads safely.

Course Details & Certification

Feature Detail
Duration 1 Day (Dependent on candidate experience)
Accreditation NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)
Capacity Small groups for maximum practical time
Assessment NPORS practical test and theoretical assessment
Certification NPORS Operator Card

Why Choose Hills Safety Training?

Our instructors provide hands-on, practical guidance to ensure you are fully confident in slinging and signalling duties in a live site environment. Moreover, our certification is recognised by major contractors across the UK. You can also combine this training with our NPORS Excavator as a Crane Training or NPORS Plant Machinery Marshall Training to build a comprehensive safety profile.

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⚠️ Clear communication saves lives. Ensure you are operating safely and legally with an industry-standard NPORS certificate.