Banksman Course

Banksman training ensures that an organisation meets its legal requirements and reduces the risk of costly accidents when carrying out common, but dangerous, reversing manoeuvres.

Course Summary:

• The safe passage of reversing vehicles in confined spaces

• Identification of areas of danger within sites

• HSE and Road Transport Industry Training Board recommended code of signals

• Guiding large goods vehicles, both rigid and articulated, using the code of signals to HSE Guide Notes HSG136 standard

What are the benefits?

• This course will raise awareness of the dangers caused when reversing

• Learn practical techniques and hand signals to assist drivers in this manoeuvre

Who should attend?

Any person responsible for assisting in the manoeuvring, loading and unloading of vehicles.

Note: The actual duration of this course is half a day.