Basic Banksman (NOGEPA 1.9A)

Target group:

Persons assigned to hoisting activities on a mining installation.

Prerequisites:

A valid offshore medical certificate.

Objective:

In the 3-day module Working with Loads knowledge on possible risks, (inspection of) equipment, legislation etc. will be provided as well as al skills required for working with loads en movements of cranes and their ability and the forces within all the equipment used for lifting. By offering a sound course consisting of both theoretical and practical training RelyOnNutec is aiming to contribute to a safer work environment for personnel in the offshore industry. Objective: To ensure that the delegate is able to act safely and efficiently as banksman during hoisting activities.

Contents:

Safety and house rules during the course. Objectives and course program. Laws and regulations, North Sea Lifting (NSL) rules. LOLER and EN standards. Different lifting equipment. Use of cranes offshore. Transport of personnel. Different types of lifting operations. Rejection standards of lifting equipment Determine mass and weight. Visual inspections of lifting equipment. To choose and use different lifting tools in a correct way. To order a load to be moved by crane with the use of radio¿s. To take precautions regarding the safety of all activities. To perform daily maintenance on lifting equipment. Storing and registration of lifting equipment. Wear and tear on lifting equipment. Inspection and testing criteria. Containers type, construction, loading and slinging in of the different types of containers. Winches, chain hoists, tirfors and sheeves. Special loads.