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Banksman & Slinging Safety Training Guide

The document provides guidance on basic banksman and slinging training. It discusses that the banksman plans lifts with the crane operator and controls lift speed. The banksman inspects slings and lifting equipment to ensure safety. It describes various types of slings like wire rope and webbed slings. It emphasizes the importance of inspecting slings and shackles for damage before each use and not exceeding their safe working loads. Proper techniques are outlined for lifting items like tubulars and hazards to look out for are identified. Safety is the primary focus throughout.

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813 views31 pages

Banksman & Slinging Safety Training Guide

The document provides guidance on basic banksman and slinging training. It discusses that the banksman plans lifts with the crane operator and controls lift speed. The banksman inspects slings and lifting equipment to ensure safety. It describes various types of slings like wire rope and webbed slings. It emphasizes the importance of inspecting slings and shackles for damage before each use and not exceeding their safe working loads. Proper techniques are outlined for lifting items like tubulars and hazards to look out for are identified. Safety is the primary focus throughout.

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Basic Banksman & Slinging

Training

Revision 2
Introduction

•The Banksman plans the lift with the crane


operator.
•The Banksman stands as close to the lift as
possible but NOT IN THE LINE OF FIRE.
•The Banksman controls the speed of the lift. He
slows the crane if it is too fast.
•The Banksman takes the slack out of the slings
and checks the load and the lifting equipment
(lifting gear) to be sure it is OK.
•The Banksman can use other men to help signal,
but he is the only man to signal the crane.

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Slings

•Wire Rope slings.


•Two, three or four legged wire rope
slings. Each sling or leg is attached to
a ring.
•Webbed or nylon Slings, some men
call these straps.

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Wire Rope Sling

Wire Rope

Soft Eye

Thimble Eye

Closed Socket

Open Socket

Hook & Thimble Eye


Two Legged Sling
Wire Rope Sling

This is incorrect, the sling can slide


and the load can shift. A 2 legged
sling is required.
Three Legged Sling
Wire Rope Sling Safe Working Load

Use the SWL that is put on the sling by the manufacturer.


The SWL is 4T, the sling size is ¾” and it is 20 feet. The
serial number is not shown here. This is required.
Sling Damage

Inspect the sling every lift.


Sling Damage

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Sling Damage

DO NOT use a
damaged sling.
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Sling Damage

Remove damaged slings


from service. The welder
will cut these.
Webbed Slings SWL

The label shows the SWL for the Vertical Hitch:


9,000 LBS. A Choker Hitch: 7200 lbs. A Basket Hitch:
18000 lbs.
Use the SWL that is put on the sling by the
manufacturer. Charts are only a guide.
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Inspect the sling every lift.

Do not use a damaged sling.


Slings

Do not connect
slings this way.

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Slings

Do not tie a sling in


a knot.
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Shackles

Bolt Pin Screw Pin Round Pin


Here are three types pins. After the job, put the
pins in the shackles or they will be lost. These
are Banksman’s tools. Take care of them.
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Inspect the Shackles Before Use

Use the correct shackle pin. NEVER use a standard


bolt.

Make sure the pin is tight and has a correct safety pin.

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Shackles

The shackle must be strong enough for


the load. Do not use the SIZE of the
shackle to decide, it can be made from a
different material than another shackle of
the same size. USE THE SWL MARKED
ON THE SHACKLE.

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Lifting Tubulars

Double Wrap ALL Tubulars

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Lifting Tubulars

Different
Size
Pipes
NO
Flat metal
Angle Iron

DON’T HIT DOWN


ON A SLING TO Large Pipe
TIGHTEN IT

NO

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Lifting Tubulars

Hogging
Sagging

10 ‘ 20 ‘ 10 ‘
This is not safe, the slings are single wrapped.
Always double wrap the slings on a
tubular. Do not cross the wraps.
Identify the Hazards

Cranes can have


small matting

The ground needs to be firm and even. If it is soft, add


something to spread the load from the outriggers.
Identify the Hazards

Take care near the


edge of the cellar,
ditch or pit.
Identify the Hazards
Identify the Hazards
Keep your Mind and Eyes on the Task.

Never place hands at the end of


tubulars.

Never stand or walk between


the load and anything.
Injury and damage

Crushed Buried

Electrocution Zero Injury Crushed spine


Injury and damage

Keep men away from the cranes and out-riggers.

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