Did you know that a banksman has one of the highest risks to injury at work due to what the job involves?
Being a banksman is a dangerous job as there is such a risk to being hit by moving vehicles, so it is extremely important that you are trained by an accredited trainer and you fully understand everything it takes to be a good banksman.
There are multiple hand signals that you must understand to be a banksman. You must be able to both read and perform these signals in order to safely and efficiently guide a vehicle to its required destination.
Pedestrians are one of the main priorities to look out for when assisting as a banksman. If people are to walk by while guiding a vehicle, then you must stop the driver and allow the pedestrians to pass by.
As a banksman you also need to look out for yourself. As much as other pedestrians are a concern, banksmen always need to be aware of their surroundings and keep themselves safe! You should never put yourself or anyone else at risk while performing as a banksman.
If you would like to find out more, please visit our website at www.acetrainers.co.uk