Banksman
Online course on safe vehicle guiding in UK construction: blind spots, reversing risks and clear communication.
Course Overview
What's Included
CPD & IIRSM Certified
Instant Digital Certificates Included
24/7 Instant Online Access
Mobile and PC Compatible
Course Details
This Banksman (Vehicle Marshal) awareness course builds a clear, construction-specific understanding of how to control vehicle and plant movements safely on live UK sites. It combines legal duties, core responsibilities and practical signalling skills to help banksmen protect themselves and others.
• Explains why banksmen are safety-critical on construction sites
• Highlights common incident causes: reversing, blind spots, layout changes, poor segregation, communication failures
• Sets out core duties and limits of the role so banksmen don’t take unsafe responsibility
• Covers UK legal responsibilities and HSE workplace transport guidance
• Builds competence in traffic management plans and safe site layout controls
• Emphasises pedestrian–vehicle segregation, exclusion zones and safe standing positions
• Develops vehicle-specific awareness of blind spots and manoeuvring risks for plant and delivery vehicles
• Practises standard UK hand signals, emergency stop procedures and radio coordination rules
• Reinforces monitoring, near-miss and defect reporting, and incident response
• Shows how banksmen support CDM compliance and day-to-day site safety leadership
• Explains why banksmen are safety-critical on construction sites
• Highlights common incident causes: reversing, blind spots, layout changes, poor segregation, communication failures
• Sets out core duties and limits of the role so banksmen don’t take unsafe responsibility
• Covers UK legal responsibilities and HSE workplace transport guidance
• Builds competence in traffic management plans and safe site layout controls
• Emphasises pedestrian–vehicle segregation, exclusion zones and safe standing positions
• Develops vehicle-specific awareness of blind spots and manoeuvring risks for plant and delivery vehicles
• Practises standard UK hand signals, emergency stop procedures and radio coordination rules
• Reinforces monitoring, near-miss and defect reporting, and incident response
• Shows how banksmen support CDM compliance and day-to-day site safety leadership
Upon successful completion, you'll receive a recognized certification that demonstrates your competency in this critical area of construction safety.
Course Format
- 5 Interactive Modules
- Voice Over Content
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Self Paced
£11.99 + VAT
One-off payment, 12 months to complete
Duration
45 mins
This course includes:
- ✓ - Unlimited FREE resits
- ✓ - Access from mobile or computer anytime 24/7.
- ✓ - Instant Digital Certificates Included (sent to email)
- ✓ - No hidden costs - includes 12-months access and unlimited resits.
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