Banksman Training Course

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), circa 7 workers die each year as a result of accidents involving vehicles, mobile plant and equipment on construction sites.

A role and duties of the vehicle banksman is to be in charge of directing the vehicular movements on a construction site. This includes building construction site, warehouse, and factory by using a system of hand signals or a radio link in order to prevent accidents and keep workers safe.

The training will also ensure that any vehicular manoeuvres made during loading and unloading do not put the driver or other within the close vicinity in danger.

This banksman training courses are for all those involved in manoeuvring, loading and unloading vehicles. Delegates will learn how to guide large goods vehicles, both rigid and articulated, using the HSE approved code of signals.

This one-day Banksman Duties training course ensures that an organisation meets its obligations to provide training for those involved in the safe guidance of Large Goods Vehicles and reduces the risk of accidents when carrying out common reversing manoeuvres.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the various causes of accidents involving vehicles at work
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the employer for the movement of vehicles
• Understand the responsibilities of the Banksman
• Understand the risks and control measures involved in the movement of vehicles
• Guide Large Goods Vehicles in a confined space in line with legal and best practice requirements
• Receive a qualification from a globally recognised provider of health and safety training