Banksman Awareness

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Banksman Awareness
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What is a banksman?

• Banksman - Competent person positioned so that he
  has an unrestricted view of the load and the
  vehicle operator, to give load-manoeuvring
  instructions to the pertinent vehicle driver
• eg.crane driver via hand signals or radio.

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Importance of using a Banksman

• Workplace transport is used in a great variety of
  situations but sadly remains the second biggest
  cause of fatal injury in the workplace.
  Workplace transport is one of the most
  "multi-factoral" risk control issues duty holders
  have to cope with. Adequately controlling the
  risks, especially the vehicle movement risks,
  depends on duty-holders establishing and
  sustaining control over a wide range of matters
• A banksman should be used where necessary, both
  to keep the reversing area free of pedestrians
  and to guide drivers.

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Duties of Banksman

• directs site traffic on a construction site.
• understand the risks involved with directing off
  highway traffic and be able to carry out the role
  of vehicle banksman with confidence
• Use a clear, agreed system of signalling
• Be visible to drivers at all times.
• Stand in a safe position, from which to guide the
  reversing vehicle without being in its way.
• Wear high visibility clothing, and ensure that
  signals are clearly seen.

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Associated Risks

• Using banksmen to control reversing operations
  can put the Banksman in the potential danger area
  of a reversing vehicle. Every year banksmen
  suffer serious and fatal injuries whilst at work.
  
• If you do use banksmen, make sure they are
  trained to carry out their duties safely. There
  must be a safe system of work that ensures the
  Banksman and driver are using standard signals,
  so that they are easily understood, and that the
  driver knows to stop the vehicle immediately if
  the Banksman disappears from view.

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Standard Hand signals for Cranes, Locomotives and
other heavy Machinery
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Standard Hand signals for Cranes, Locomotives and
other heavy Machinery
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Standard Hand signals for Cranes, Locomotives and
other heavy Machinery
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Other Resources

• Video of some signs signals- The following web
  page address will give an example of some of
  these signals- http//www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetra
  nsport/safetysigns/banksman/banksman.htm