18.11 TRAINING
In addition to the training requirements specified in section 1.10 TRAINING of the code, operative training should take the manufacturer’s instructions into account, paying particular attention to the following:
Operatives should be familiar with the methods of marking fibre rope slings together with the mode factors which vary the SWL according to the mode of use and assembly, e.g. choke hitch, basket hitch, single or multiple slinging, and fully understand how to apply them.
Operatives should be instructed in the correct selection of fibre rope slings for varying applications, e.g. use with chemicals, and the steps to be taken if accidental exposure to chemicals occurs.