Vehicle Banksperson

Any reversing manoeuvres using large vehicles are dangerous-particularly within smaller or confined spaces.  According to the HSE, on average seven workers die as a result of accidents involving vehicles or mobile plants on construction sites each year.  Appropriate, thorough training of employees involved in these activities is essential. 

The QTS Vehicle Banksman course is one of our most popular bespoke courses.  Specifically designed to meet the needs of your company, this course will ensure that your employees and organisation are meeting the legal requirements, as well as reducing. the risk of costly accidents. 

Learning Outcomes

The Vehicle Banksman course covers the following areas of learning:

• Vehicle Incidents in the Workplace

• Safe Systems of Work- The Operating Environment

• Reversing Vehicles 

• The Driver’s Field of Vision 

• Banksman Signals and Driver and Banksman Communication

• Introducing the Site and Agreeing Procedures

• Off-Site Banksman Procedures

Aims & Objectives

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand vehicle incidents in the workplace and describe the impact power of a vehicle.

• Understand the UK legislation for Health and Safety at Work and Workplace Transport Safety.

• Identify workplace transport risks using the HSE Workplace Transport Checklist, including identification of road signs, traffic routes, speed limits, lighting and awareness of site hazards.

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Banksman.

• Identify blind spots in the driver’s field of view.

• Demonstrate how to use correct Banksman hand and verbal signals to direct hazardous operations.

• Understand how to introduce the site, including safety procedures and site policies.

• Know how to complete banksman operations in off-site situations, e.g. roadside deliveries.

Mode for Delivery

The course is delivered by one of our fully qualified, experienced tutors registered with the Road Traffic Industry Training Board, who use a variety of theoretical and practical input, including interactive powerpoints, whole group discussions, group and partner work and practical demonstrations.

Examination: each candidate will complete a short, written exam at the end of the course, as well as a practical assessment where they must demonstrate skills learned on the course.

Benefits Perceived by Participants

• All trainers who provide this course have appropriate health and safety qualifications, allowing them to explain the course content clearly and answer candidates’ questions knowledgably. 

• This training course is fully interactive and specifically designed to cater for differing learning styles which means candidates are constantly fully engaged with the course content.

• The practical demonstrations and exercises in this course give the candidates the opportunity to attempt the procedures in a supportive environment. This leads to greater confidence when required to use these skills in their own workplace.

Intended For

This course is intended for any employee who is, or who will recently begin to be, involved in the manoeuvring, loading or unloading of vehicles, whether on or off a specific site. 

Prerequisites

•  There are no pre-course requirements for this course.

Onsite Delivery Requirements

A classroom environment with a table and chair for each delegate, power, a clear wall or screen for presenting and suitable welfare facilities. 

This course also requires a suitable amount of outdoor space to carry out practical demonstrations and assessments approximately 20m x 20m.

Equipment Requirements:

•  For each course the client is required to provide the following equipment:

PPE

• Vehicle for delegates to direct and control the movement of plant on and around the work site, barriers if required to segregate practical area

• Safety Boots (steel toe caps) - Hard Hat - Hi vis - Gloves