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Banksman (Reversing Assistant)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that over 5000 accidents involving transport in the workplace occur annually, and about 50 of these are fatal. A quarter of those deaths are directly linked to reversing vehicles.

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✓ Established

We are an established and trusted training provider.

✓ UK-wide

We offer training and consultancy services throughout the UK.

✓ Team of trainers

We offer courses at our offices in Rotherham and Peterborough and with our bank of 12 trainers can attend your premises.

✓ Fully qualified

Our trainers and consultants are all fully qualified and highly experienced.

✓ Established

We are an established and trusted training provider.

✓ UK-wide coverage

We offer training and consultancy services throughout the UK.

✓ Team of trainers

We offer courses at our offices in Rotherham and Peterborough and with our bank of 12 trainers can attend your premises.

✓ Fully qualified

Our trainers and consultants are all fully qualified and highly experienced.

Banksman (Reversing Assistant)

The HSE has issued detailed advice, including the recommendation to avoid reversing manoeuvres for HGVs or mobile plant wherever possible.

But when reversing cannot be avoided, it suggests using a banksman or marshal to direct vehicles, and / or consider CCTV systems to help drivers see behind the vehicle.

Course specification

The course is 3 hours and covers the following:

• Roles & responsibilities

• Legal requirements

• Work management traffic plan

• Vehicle awareness & dangers

• Proximity hazards

• PPE requirements

• Safe positioning

• Communication methods

• Preparing to move

• Safe limitations