Essential training for safe vehicle manoeuvring on site
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), an average of seven workers die annually due to accidents involving vehicles or mobile machinery on construction sites. Many of these incidents occur during reversing operations—and most are preventable.
This course is designed to train vehicle banksmen (reversing assistants) to safely guide large vehicle movements and reduce the risk of workplace collisions.
Duration: 1 hr 45 min classroom session + 1 hr 30 min practical training
Group size: 3–5 delegates
Certification: Issued upon successful completion, valid for 3 years
Delegates will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to:
Understand driver and guide responsibilities
Follow safe reversing procedures
Apply effective safe systems of work
Prevent accidents through proactive safety techniques
Use standard banksman hand signals
Perform practical reversing guidance in real-time scenarios
Meets employer responsibilities under health and safety legislation
Supports the creation of a safer, more efficient work environment
Reduces the risk of vehicle-related injuries and fatalities