Who should attend?
This course is aimed at any person responsible for assisting in the manoeuvring of vehicles in the work place.
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Site operatives who guide heavy vehicles, lorries, forklifts, excavators, telehandlers, etc.
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Supervisors or managers responsible for traffic management.
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Anyone working near moving vehicles who may occasionally act as a signaller.
Course content
This course covers the following:
The causes of accidents involving vehicles in the workplace
The legislation & legal responsibilities covering vehicle movement in the workplace
The risks involved in the movement of vehicles in the workplace
Control measures to alleviate the risk
Manoeuvring difficulties from a drivers point of view
Drivers & Banksman obligations
Recognised hand signals
Course Duration ½ day approx 3.5 - 4 hours max.
Attendees: 3 max
Training Approach
The training will be carried out using both Powerpoint presentation, video and practical sessions. Candidates will receive a copy of the FTS Banksman Training Handbook Assessment Continuous assessment by trainer plus theory test at the conclusion of training
Venue N.B: These courses can only be conducted on-site at customer premises and a suitable vehicle and driver will also have to be supplied.
Certification
On successful completion of the course and assessment a Fife Training Services Vehicle Banksman certificate of attendance will be issued to candidates.