Banksman Essentials Training

Build a clearer understanding of safer vehicle manoeuvres and banksman communication. Suitable for staff learning about the signaller’s role.

What you will learn

• Recognise reversing risks and the purpose of site controls.
• Understand a banksman’s duties and the importance of clear communication.
• Recognise standard hand signals and when they are used.

Course sections

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1. The banksman’s role ＋

Explore responsibilities, reversing hazards and the relationship between site, vehicle and driver safety.

2. Clear signalling ＋

Learn to recognise the hand signals used to guide vehicle manoeuvres.

Putting your learning into practice

This awareness course complements practical training and does not itself establish competence as a banksman.