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Learning outcomes

  • Understand the general duties of a banksman/signaller
  • Know what the common banksman hand signals are
  • Be able to list what's included in the 'Safe Site, Safe Vehicle, Safe Driver' model

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Course contents

This training course is broken down into 2 sections

  1. 1
    Banksman Overview
  2. 2
    Signalling

Section 1

A banksman – sometimes called a signaller – is a worker on a site who supervises the movement of vehicles and heavy machinery or equipment – these things are known as “workplace transport”. In this section, we will be looking at the role and the duties of a banksman, employer responsibilities and reversing.

Section 2

In this final section, we’ll take you through the essential banksman hand signals that are used throughout the UK and Europe. This includes; stop, start & end, move towards & move away, right & left, horizontal distance & vertical distance, raise & lower, danger, plus, some additional information.

About this course

A vehicle banksman is a person who is in charge of directing the movements of large vehicles on a site by using a system of hand signals or a radio link in order to reduce the risk of these accidents occurring. A banksman makes sure that any manoeuvres made during loading and unloading will not put the driver, or anyone else, in danger.

Most of these accidents can be avoided by taking simple precautions, which we explain in detail throughout this training course.

Designed for everybody involved in manoeuvring, loading and unloading vehicles, this course teaches the user how to safely guide large goods vehicles, both rigid and articulated, using the HSE’s approved code of signals.

This online course does not replace the practical training you need, nor does it mean you’ll be classed as ‘competent’ by your employer – but – it does offer two important things. First, it provides you with vital tools and information if someone is new to banksman operations; and secondly, it acts as a refresher for anyone with existing experience who needs a reminder of the essentials.

You may also be interested in our LOLER Training and Driver Awareness Training.

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