Course Name: Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training
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Course Duration: 40+ minutes
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This IIRSM-approved online course explains traffic marshal/banksman duties, responsibilities and practices.
Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training examines work site transport hazards and the control measures used to ensure safe vehicle operations. Users will gain the essential knowledge and skills to direct vehicle movements effectively and in line with legislation.
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Why Is Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training Important?
There are about 5,000 accidents involving workplace transport every year. About 50 of these are fatal, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Furthermore, last year alone, over 20 workers died after being struck by a moving vehicle.
To prevent these accidents, employers must appoint competent banksmen/traffic marshals to direct vehicles on site, manage the flow of traffic and ensure safe manoeuvring.
This Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training course provides comprehensive guidance on the risks, control measures and legal requirements for directing work vehicles. Users will understand how to fulfil the role of a banksman/traffic marshal and ensure safe, compliant vehicle operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
This banksman training course is designed for users overseeing vehicle and heavy machinery movements. This knowledge can also benefit vehicle drivers by giving them a greater understanding of a banksman’s role and methods. Site managers, health and safety officers and logistics and transport professionals will also find this course helpful.
This banksman training online course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to safely coordinate vehicle and machinery operations. Having a trained banksman on site reduces the risk of accidents and helps ensure compliance with safety regulations.
This online traffic marshal course is a single-module course and takes about 40 minutes to complete. Learning is entirely self-paced, so you can pause and restart the course when you want.
A banksman is responsible for the safe direction and operation of vehicles and machinery in construction sites, warehouses, ports or loading docks. Their primary role is to prevent accidents by guiding drivers/operators and helping them navigate obstacles safely.
While both roles help guide equipment and vehicle operators, a banksman focuses on directing vehicle movement on the ground, whereas a signaller typically directs lifting operations.
This banksman course exclusively focuses on ground-level coordination and safety, but slinger signallers can benefit from understanding a banksman’s role and skillset.
The course focuses on transport supervision and safety measures within workplace settings, such as construction sites or industrial areas. It does not cover directing traffic on public roads.
Certification is valid for three years. After this, it’s necessary to retake the training to renew your certification and refresh your knowledge.
All Human Focus training is exclusively online, so you can complete this Banksman & Traffic Marshal Training course on your smartphone or tablet.
A score of 80% is required to pass. You can retake the test until you get a passing score.
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