Banksman Training
Master the hand signals and safe positioning that keep pedestrians clear and prevent reversing vehicle accidents on site.
- CPD Accredited
What this course covers
Reversing vehicles account for close to a quarter of workplace transport deaths, making a trained banksman a vital part of site safety. This programme teaches the role and responsibilities of a banksman, covering the standard hand signals used to guide drivers safely.
Learners also cover how to position themselves to stay visible while directing traffic, plus the segregation measures that keep pedestrians away from moving vehicles. The course applies safe systems of work to reduce the risk of struck-by incidents on busy sites.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Explain the role of a banksman or vehicle signaller
- Identify hazards linked to reversing and manoeuvring vehicles
- Use standard, recognised hand signals correctly
- Position yourself safely to remain visible
- Apply safe systems of work and exclusion zones
- Recognise employer duties for managing transport risk
Designed with these roles in mind
- Banksmen and vehicle marshals
- Warehouse and yard operatives
- Construction site workers and supervisors
Modules included
6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Introduction to workplace transport risk
- 02 The role of the banksman and signaller
- 03 Standard hand signals and communication
- 04 Safe positioning and maintaining visibility
- 05 Reversing, blind spots and exclusion zones
- 06 Safe systems of work and traffic management
How competence is checked
A final assessment confirms learners can apply hand signals and safe positioning correctly before certification.
What learners receive
Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on successful completion.
Aligned with
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
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