Requirements

Learners must be 16+ and bring along valid ID (Passport, Driving license or ID card) along with National Insurance and Proof of Address.

Availability

• Courses will be scheduled upon receiving the minimum 5
• Courses run weekday and weekends so book in advance

About

WHAT IS A BANKSMAN?

Traffic marshal (Banksman) are operatives trained to direct vehicle movement on or around site. They are often called Traffic Marshals

CAN WE STILL USE BANKSMEN FOR REVERSING VEHICLES?

Yes, but only if 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 measures are not possible.

HOW CAN WE KEEP BANKSMAN SAFE?

• Ensure that they are trained and competent to direct moving vehicles
• Provide a protected position from which they can work in safety
• Provide distinctive ‘hi viz’ clothing for identification
• Tell drivers that if they can’t see the Banksman they should stop immediately
• Agree on the use of standard signals

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

Every year, about 50 people are killed and more than 5000 people are injured in accidents involving workplace transport (www.hse.gov.uk/statistics). The most common causes are people falling from or being struck by a vehicle, objects falling from a vehicle, or vehicles overturning.

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 course.

TRAFFIC MARSHAL (BANKSMAN) COURSE OBJECTIVES

• General Health and Safety related to Traffic Marshal’s (Banksman)
• Construction Law & Regulations, 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 vehicles may be reversing
• Demonstrating the HSE code of hand signals recommended by the HSE
• Legal obligations and responsibilities of employers and their employees
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safety signs
• Accident prevention
• How to plan the use of vehicles

ASSESSMENT

The Course will be assessed in 2 ways:

PART 1: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

Individuals will demonstrate the correct knowledge for directing a vehicle

PART 2: THEORETICAL

Understanding the roles of both the Driver and the Banksman.

Following a multi-choice question paper at the end of the course Learners will be made aware of the Current Legislation (Safety signs & signals Regulations 1996)

CERTIFICATE

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

We follow and teach the hand signals as recommended by the HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (HSE)

You’ll find the standard signals in the Health and Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 L64, or watch the video Workplace transport – Banksman’s signals

There are no pre-requisites to enrol on this course however candidates must have the physical ability to carry out the procedures in this course.

EVERY COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING

Every successful traffic marshal course delegate gets a certificate of training for display.

IDENTITY CARD

Along with you certificate you will receive a secure high quality identity card if required. This is essential when working on site and should be shown if asked.

HSE APPROVED CHAPTER 8 HAND SIGNALS

The course uses HSE (Health and Safety Executive) approved hand signals. Every traffic marshal is issued with a copy to retain after the course.

CONFIRMATION LETTER

Once you have successfully completed the course you will be issued with a confirmation letter stating what has been covered in order to start work as a Traffic Marshal immediately.