Vehicle Banksman Training

This course is currently available as an online course.

This course, will cover common vehicle reversing accidents and the crucial role played by the
banksman. It’ll also look at the controls and actions that can reduce the likelihood of such accidents.

Vehicle Banksman Course Description

The course will start by identifying the three main categories of reversing accidents – injuries to
pedestrians, damage to objects in the workplace and damage to street furniture along with coverage
of other types of accidents.

You’ll learn about the role of management in preventing reversing accidents, particularly the use of
risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, plus the provision of appropriate Personal Protection
Equipment.

You’ll get an overview of the main legislation applying to banksmens’ activities, before examining
the actual role and the duties of banksmen on site, including safety rules, controls and guidelines.
The rules applying to drivers will also be covered, and we’ll look at the way drivers and banksmen
can work together safely.

Finally, we’ll cover vehicle hazard safety checks and the industry-standard hand and verbal signals
that banksmen can use during vehicle manoeuvres.

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Vehicle Banksman Training

Training and Testing Services offer an online Vehicle Banksman Training Course, so that you feel confident that your staff have the knowledge and skillset required to prevent accidents and vehicle damage at work.

Banksmen are trained signallers. They are trained to guide drivers during difficult manoeuvres, and keep pedestrians away from the reversing zone.

Nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur during reversing. Many other reversing accidents do not result in injury, but cause damage to vehicles, equipment and premises. This can add up and cost the business significant amounts of money.

Most of these accidents can be avoided by taking simple precautions, such as setting up one-way systems with drive-through loading and unloading positions, which can often be more efficient.

However, there are some cases in which reversing is a necessary part of the job. When this is the case, routes should be organised to minimise the amount of reversing required, and a banksman or yardman should be employed.

Course Content

  • Understand the role and importance of a Banksman.
  • Recognise the common accidents that can occur and which categories they fall into.
  • Identify the key pieces of legislation that aid with the role of the Banksman.
  • Implement controls and risk assessments to minimise accidents.
  • Explain the different safety checks and signals that are used.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at those in construction or heavy industry that are responsible for the movement of vehicles. This could include site supervisors or managers.

Training Course Requirements

This course is an online training course. With a pass or fail outcome. You will require access to a computer/laptop or similar to sit through the online course. You can stop and start the course at any time.

Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 40 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Certification

On completion of the vehicle banksman training (online course) you will be able to download your certificate.

Enquire online to book or CALL 01423 611030

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