Banksman Training Course Overview

This course focuses on the common types of vehicle reversing accidents and highlights the essential role of the banksman in preventing such incidents. It explores the various controls and actions that can be implemented to reduce the risk of these accidents occurring.

The course begins by outlining the three main types of reversing accidents: injuries to pedestrians, damage to workplace property, and damage to street fixtures. It also touches on other types of vehicle-related accidents that can happen in different environments.

You’ll gain insight into the responsibilities of management in preventing reversing accidents, such as conducting risk assessments, establishing Safe Systems of Work, and providing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Additionally, the course provides an overview of the key legislation relevant to banksman activities. You’ll explore the specific duties of banksmen on site, including their responsibilities, safety rules, and the controls they should implement.

The course also covers the rules that apply to drivers, focusing on how drivers and banksmen can collaborate to ensure safe vehicle movements. Lastly, it covers essential vehicle safety checks, as well as the industry-standard hand and verbal signals used by banksmen during vehicle manoeuvres.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the crucial role of a banksman in preventing accidents.
  • Identify the common reversing accidents and the categories they fall into.
  • Recognise the key pieces of legislation that govern the work of banksmen.
  • Apply risk assessments and safety controls to help prevent accidents.
  • Understand the safety checks and signals used by banksmen to guide vehicle movements.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for individuals in the construction and heavy industry sectors responsible for overseeing the movement of vehicles. It is particularly useful for site supervisors and managers.

Advantages

Gaining a clear understanding of why reversing accidents happen and how to prevent them will help ensure smooth and safe site operations.

This flexible online training allows participants to complete the course at their own pace, fitting it around their work and personal commitments.

Further Progression

To enhance safety knowledge further, additional training in areas such as Asbestos Awareness, Noise Awareness, and Working at Height is recommended.

Supervisors who wish to build on their skills might also consider taking courses like Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills as the next step in their development.

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).
Cost: £35+VAT

Banksman Training Online Booking

Course Module number Module name Pass % required
Banksman Training 1 Controls to Reduce the likelihood of Accidents 70
Banksman Training 2 Further Controls and Responsible Actions 70
Banksman Training 3 Safety Checks and Signals 70