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

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• Evaluate risks in the local environment and recognise both existing and evolving hazards associated with vehicle movements.

• Understand the role of the banksman, including their key responsibilities for guiding drivers safely.

• Use banksman signals effectively to communicate with drivers.

• Develop a clear understanding of driver/banksman initial communication and its importance.

• Implement a safe system of work when guiding vehicles, including site-specific procedures.

• Safely guide vehicles into designated areas, ensuring both the safety of personnel and the vehicle.

• Manage offsite and public highway banksman operations, ensuring the safety of vehicles in public spaces.

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Course Agenda:

• Safe System of Work – Understanding the operating environment.

• Reversing – Safely guiding vehicles into parking areas.

• Drivers’ Fields of View – Ensuring safe communication and manoeuvring.

• Banksman Signals – Learning the appropriate signals for communication.

• Driver/Banksman Initial Communication – Clear communication methods to avoid accidents.

• Site Introduction and Procedure Agreement – Site-specific protocols and procedures.

• Guiding the Vehicle into Designated Areas – Practical training on guiding vehicles safely.

• Offsite/Public Highway Banksman Operations – Safe practices for guiding vehicles in public spaces.

• Theory Test – Testing knowledge of safe banksman practices.

• Practical Assessment – Assessing competency in real-world scenarios.