Traffic Marshal (Banksman)

Banksmen are operatives trained to direct vehicle movement on or around site. They are often called traffic marshal

Can We Still Use Banksmen For Reversing Vehicle? 

Yes, however only trained and authorised. There is a hierarchy of control which places segregation at the top. Banksmen should only be used in circumstances where other control measure are not possible.

How Can We Keep Banksmen Safe?

• Ensure that they are trained and competent to direct moving vehicles
• Provide a protected position from which they can work safely
• Provide distinctive “hi viz” clothing for identification
• Tell drivers that if they cannot see the Banksmen they should stop immediately
• Agree on the use of standard signals

Whats The Problem?

Nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur during reversing. Many other reversing accidents do not result in injury but cause costly damage to vehicles, equipment and premises. Most of these accidents can be avoided by taking simple precautions which will be explained during the courses.

Traffic Marshal Course Objectives

• Health and Safety
• Construction law, regarding Traffic Management
• Who should be allowed on site
• Safety of vehicle access
• Hazard analysis
• Risk Management for directing vehicles
• Identifying Dangerous Manoeuvres (reversing)
• Safeguarding pedestrians and other staff where vehicle may be reversing
• Demonstrating the HSE code of hand signals recommended by HSE
• Legal obligations and responsibilities of employers and their employees
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safety signs
• Accident prevention
• how to plan the use of vehicle

Course Outline

The courses will be assessed in 2 ways:

Part 1: Practical Assessment:

Individual will demonstrate the correct knowledge for directing vehicle.

Part 2: Theoritical Assessment:

Multiple-choice question paper

Certification

Learners who successfully complete this course will be awarded a Traffic Banksman Training Certificate of attendance, ID card, and Training manual.