Banksman Certificated Training Course

Banksman / Reversing Assistant training ensures that you meet your legal requirements and reduces the risk of expensive accidents when carrying out reversing manoeuvres. Every year a number of people are killed and seriously injured by vehicles on company sites. This course trains staff to reverse vehicles safely and avoid accidents.

Banksman / Reversing Assistant Training

Who should attend

Any banksman , reversing assistant (yardman), responsible for assisting in the manoeuvring and loading/unloading of vehicles.

Those who are involved with vehicle movements in factory yards warehouses, loading bays and storage depots.

Course Objectives

To know and understand the roles of the vehicle driver and the banksman/ reversing assistant in reversing operations

The identification of areas of danger within sites

To understand the key issues arising out of reversing and manoeuvring

Identify areas of danger for reversing vehicles

Demonstrate recommended HSE code of signals and reversing procedure

Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete this course will be awarded a Banksman Certificate of Competence.

Benefits

Staff will have the competence required to reverse or manoeuvre vehicles by signals either individually or as a team

HGV Reversing operations carried out in a competent way

Reduction of risk of injury to staff and members of the public

Reduced vehicle and property damage caused by reversing vehicles

Maximum Number of Delegates: 4 /half day course

Location:Customer’s premises

Handout: Comprehensive course handout

Duration: Half day 4 people can be trained. Full day 8 people can be trained.

Costs £425 half day £775 full day

Further information can be obtained by contacting us by email info@healthandsafety-uk.net or by Tel 01332 840925 Mob 07973 193007

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