Vehicle Banksman

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Who should attend?

The course is suited to operatives who assist in the moving and loading/unloading of vehicles in their occupation.

Course Aims & Objectives

To provide an understanding of Regulations and current guidance related to the responsible persons for vehicle manoeuvring and reversing operations, including HASAWA, MHASAW, PUWER, The Workplace (HS & W) Regulations Safety Signs Regulations 136, and INDG148.

Course Outline

• Accidents – causes and prevention
• Acts and Regulations
• Understand the limitations of different vehicles available
• Understand correct procedures in manoeuvring vehicles
• Banks man responsibilities
• PPE
• Safe systems of work
• Recognised signals
• Risk assessing the manoeuvre
• Planning the manoeuvre
• Practical applications of the course content

Certification

On completion of the course and successfully passing the required testing, the delegates are awarded a certificate that complies with the recommendations of the Health and Safety commission approved code of practice. It is recommended that this course is refreshed every 3 years.  

Location

We can offer courses on your company premises for a maximum of 6 delegates per course.