Online Traffic Marshal Course

Course Name: Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training

Understand and fulfil your role in supporting safe vehicle operations with our online traffic marshal course. This IIRSM-approved course looks at workplace transport hazards and the relevant measures banksmen and traffic marshals must use to manage them. The course also explains important signs and signals all banksmen must know.

The Course Includes:

Comprehensive yet concise explanation

Certificate on completion

Simple login & user access

The latest industry best practice

Learning Outcomes:

Explore a banksman’s role in safe vehicle operations

Understand the legal duties of a banksman

Identify workplace transport hazards and learn how to assess them

Learn how to control risks associated with large vehicles

Recognise the role of a traffic marshal in traffic control

Learn visual and verbal signals to guide drivers during operations

This training course is approved by:

Banksman & Traffic Marshall

£49.00 +VAT

Courses Price per Course
1 - 5 £49.00
6 - 10 £42.55
11 - 20 £38.68

About This Traffic Marshal Training Course

Banksmen or traffic marshals direct large vehicles on sites using visual and verbal signals to prevent accidents. They also ensure that any manoeuvres made during loading and unloading do not endanger the driver or anyone else.

This banksman & traffic marshal online training course equips participants with knowledge and skills to support safe vehicle operations on work sites. It gives them an understanding of their role, workplace transport hazards and effective risk control measures.

Why Is This 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, 20 workplace deaths were attributed to being struck by moving vehicles, with many more receiving injuries.

This banksman and traffic marshal awareness training course provides vital workplace transport safety information to help banksmen and traffic marshals fulfil their role effectively and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

Are You Aware of Your Responsibilities?

Both employers and banksmen/traffic marshals have responsibilities to ensure safe vehicle operations on work sites.

Several pieces of legislation underline these duties, including:

  • Health and Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Under these regulations, employers must:

  • Provide comprehensive training on traffic management and safety procedures
  • Supply necessary safety equipment and clothing
  • Ensure clear signs and markings are used to aid traffic flow and safety
  • Inspect and maintain equipment such as radios or traffic cones
  • Implement and enforce strict on-site safety protocols
  • Conduct regular safety audits and provide ongoing support and guidance

Similarly, banksmen and traffic marshals must:

  • Direct vehicles and machinery effectively to ensure safe operations
  • Communicate with drivers using hand signals or radios
  • Ensure vehicles manoeuvre safely and avoid collisions
  • Monitor pedestrian traffic and ensure their safety around moving vehicles
  • Maintain clear communication with other site personnel and equipment operators
  • Follow health and safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Course Outline

Single Module

45+ minutes

This course contains the following sections:

  • What Is a Banksman?
  • The Legal Background
  • Workplace Transport Hazards
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Controls: Vehicle Operation
  • Risk Controls: Reversing Vehicles
  • Risk Controls: Blind Spots
  • Risk Controls: Overhead Power Lines
  • Risk Controls: SSW
  • Preparing for Vehicle Manoeuvers
  • Manoeuvering
  • Signalling

Why Choose Traffic Marshal & Banksman Training with Human Focus?

Study anytime & in bite-size sessions

More affordable than traditional in-person training

Discounts on volume purchases

Excellent trainee support

Understand the role of a banksman/traffic marshal in safe vehicle operations

Develop awareness of how to assess and control workplace transport risks

Support compliance with on-site legal requirements

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Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training Certification

banksman and traffic marshall training certificate

Course Assessment

Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.

The end-of-course test is:

  • 100% online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass.

What does my certificate include?

The Banksman and Traffic Marshal Training course certificate includes the trainee’s name, company name, course name, date of completion, expiry date and name of the approval body.

An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.

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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 45 minutes to complete.

This banksman and traffic marshal course is priced at £49.00 +VAT for an individual user. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

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/vehicle operators, a banksman focuses on directing vehicle movement on the ground, whereas a signaller typically directs lifting operations.

Yes. Although banksman training course exclusively focuses on ground-level coordination and safety, slinger signallers can benefit from understanding a banksman’s role and developing their 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 traffic marshal course on your smartphone.

A score of 80% is required to pass. You can retake the test until you get a passing score.

Absolutely. You can explore the e-learning platform, get course previews and see how easy online training can be. Speak to one of our sales team or click here to arrange your free trial of our banksman and traffic marshal course.