Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for anyone responsible for directing or assisting vehicle movements, including Vehicle Marshals/Banksmen, construction and site workers, groundworkers, warehouse and yard personnel, logistics staff, supervisors and those working around large vehicles and mobile plant.
What you will learn?
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Vehicle Marshal/Banksman
- Identifying hazards and risks associated with workplace vehicle movements
- Understanding effective site traffic management
- Identifying vehicle blind spots and pedestrian danger areas
- Planning vehicle movements before manoeuvring
- Using recognised banksman hand signals and communication methods
- Maintaining a safe position when guiding vehicles
- Safely assisting with reversing and vehicle manoeuvring
- Maintaining appropriate exclusion zones and safe distances
- Recognising when additional controls or assistance may be required
- Identifying pedestrians, obstacles, uneven ground and restricted access
- Responding appropriately to poor visibility, adverse weather and changing site conditions
- Applying safe working practices to reduce the risk of vehicle/pedestrian collisions
Teaching and Assessment
Training covers vehicle and pedestrian interface hazards, the role of the Vehicle Marshal/Banksman, workplace traffic management, blind spots, vehicle movement planning, reversing, manoeuvring, recognised hand signals and communication methods. Delegates also cover safe positioning, exclusion zones, working around large vehicles and plant, site-specific hazards and emergency procedures, with practical vehicle-marshalling exercises included.
What you get once complete.
On successful completion, delegates will receive a Vehicle Marshal/Banksman Training certificate.
