Accrington & Rossendale College MMXIII - HB

Banksman
Banksman
(Reversing Assistant)
(Reversing Assistant)
Safe Working Practices
Safe Working Practices
Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and
licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0.
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Banksman
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BANKSMEN
BANKSMEN
(REVERSING ASSISTANTS)
(REVERSING ASSISTANTS)
Banksmen (reversing assistants) are defined as trained
employees who play an active part in reversing manoeu-
vres by giving prearranged hand signals to the driver.
(www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/waste04.pdf)
Their role is to:
signal the vehicle driver to stop when
necessary to prevent the vehicle
colliding with pedestrians and other road
users;
warn approaching vehicles or pedestrians;
assist trained and competent drivers to
safely manoeuvre the vehicle. They do not
take responsibility for the manoeuvre.
Additional training is essential for reversing assistants wherever they are expected to
indicate clearance distances between the vehicle and obstructions on the street.
Only trained reversing assistants should assist reversing vehicles.
The banksman (reversing assistant) should stand 5 -10 m back and 1 m out from the side
of the vehicle, on the pavement wherever possible, so that the driver can see them.
Banksmen (reversing assistants) should never stand directly behind the vehicle.
If the driver loses sight of the reversing assistant they MUST
stop the vehicle at once.
The driver should not reverse until the banksman
(reversing assistant) is in position and have
signalled that it is ok to start reversing.
Loading should never take place while the vehicle is
reversing.
Banksmen (reversing assistants) should never walk
backwards while giving signals (this poses a slip/trip risk)
and should be sure the driver can see them at all times.
Before making the manoeuvre the driver and banksman (reversing assistant) should
agree who will stand where. The final decision to reverse or not is the drivers
reponsibility.
(www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/waste04.pdf)
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Reversing Assistant
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CRUSH ZONE
CRUSH ZONE
Banksmen (reversing assistants)
must:
avoid distractions when assisting
a driver to complete a manoeuvre.
be alert and aware of pedestrians
and warn them that the vehicle is
reversing.
ensure that both they and other
people are not in the crush
zone during reversing, ie
between the rear/sides of the
vehicle and fixed objects such as
walls, lamp posts or cars.
The crush zone is highlighted in red on the picture.
Picture: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/waste04.pdf
CLEAR VIEW
CLEAR VIEW
Poor all around visability can cause accidents or collisions
with other vehicles.
Banksmen (reversing assistants) must be able to see the
driver in the mirror and ensure the driver can also see them.
Drivers must keep the Banksman (reversing assistant) in full
view when manoeuvring the vehicle.
CLEAR AGREED SIGNALS
CLEAR AGREED SIGNALS
It is vital that the banksman (reversing assistant) and driver
use correct and clear agreed signals.
Consistency and the use of correct hand signals throughout is
essential for maintaining safety.
Drivers should not start reversing until they are given a clear
signal to do so by the banksman (reversing assistant).
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With reference to your practical training, identify the banksman (reversing assistant)
signals pictured below.
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Restricted S Restricted Sp pace ace
When guiding a reversing vehicle in a
restricted space the banksman
(reversing assistant) should stand on a
pavement or walkway. If this is not
possible the banksman (reversing
assistant) must have sight of the crush
zone at all times. The manoeuvre must
not start until the banksman (reversing
assistant) is in place and visible.
In A Strai In A Strai g ght Line ht Line
When the vehicle has to make a
straight reverse, the banksman
(reversing assistant) should be
positioned to make sure no-one enters
the crush zone. The banksman
(reversing assistant) may need to
progressively move as the vehicle
reverses, but should remember to do
so with extreme care, and not to walk
backwards while signalling.
Around Corners Around Corners
This reversing procedure may vary
depending on whether the side road is
on the left or right. In the right-hand
option, the banksman (reversing
assistant) may need to take up a
position on the nearside corner. Once
the manoeuvre has begun, they can
move to a safe distance in preparation
for reversing in a straight line as above.
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Describe the role of a Banksman (reversing assistant).
Why is it important to agree a clear set of signals with a driver?
When guiding a reversing vehicle, where should you position yourself and why?
When guiding a reversing vehicle, what should you be aware of?
As a Banksman (reversing assistant), what should you never do?
If a driver loses sight of a Banksman (reversing assistant), what should the driver do?
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Reversing Assistant
Reversing Assistant
Assessor Statement of Com Assessor Statement of Comp pletion letion
I confirm that ................................................has successfully completed a short course on
Banksman (reversing assistant) signals.
He/She has been able to demonstrate standard signals to guide a reversing vehicle in a
restricted space and should be able to perform this task satisfactorily in his/her workplace.
Assessor:.........................................Signature:....................................Date:......................
Why is it important to be consistent and use standard signals?
What is the crush zone?
What personal protection equipment (PPE) should you wear and why?
You are guiding a reversing vehicle and have positioned yourself 9 metres away. The
vehicle reverses at 0.75 metres per second. In the box below calculate how long will it take
the vehicle to reach your position if you do not move.
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