{"id":632,"date":"2022-11-08T08:05:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T08:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=632"},"modified":"2026-01-04T10:20:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T10:20:38","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-a-banksman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-a-banksman","title":{"rendered":"About Banksman: Skills, Signals, Training, and Role Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Who is a Banksman?<\/b><\/h2>

A banksman, also known as a vehicle banksman, is trained and authorised personnel who directs heavy vehicles like trucks, bulldozers, JCBs, etc. and their drivers in workplaces and roads. Driving large and heavy vehicles obstructs the surrounding view of the drivers. So, a vehicle banksman ensures that any manoeuvres they perform are safe and don\u2019t endanger the driver or anybody else.<\/p>

The banksman uses a radio link or pre-arranged hand gestures to communicate with the driver. Since the driver may not have a complete vision or clear visibility, the banksman can advise the driver of what is going on around the vehicle in this manner. A Vehicle Banksman can also be called upon to do various other tasks, such as traffic control in and around the construction site. As a result, they are often also known as traffic marshals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What does a Banksman do?<\/strong><\/h2>

The primary duty of a banksman is to supervise and manoeuvre the movement of humans and vehicles within proximity of a workplace. But they also have various secondary duties that include:<\/p>

  1. Providing plant operators with clear, accurate, and safe instructions.<\/span><\/li>
  2. Ensuring the safety of employees and other equipment.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Maintaining vehicular traffic in and around the workplace.<\/span><\/li>
  4. Separating automobiles and humans.<\/span><\/li>
  5. Managing traffic to avoid the queuing of people.<\/span><\/li>
  6. Verbal and radio communication with drivers, plant operators, and industry-standard hand signals.<\/span><\/li>
  7. Keeping workers and equipment safe.<\/span><\/li>
  8. Maintaining a calm and active demeanour at all times.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Types of Banksman<\/strong><\/h2>

    Banksmen can be classified based on where they work. Some of them include<\/p>

    1. Signallers \u2013 A banksman who assists in lifting cranes and directs them using signals are called signallers.<\/span><\/li>
    2. Vehicle Banksman \u2013 A vehicle banksman is trained to control and direct the movements of vehicles in workplaces. They ensure the seamless movement of vehicles to reduce traffic.<\/span><\/li>
    3. Railway Banksman \u2013 The responsibilities of a railway banksman are to supervise train schedules and inform the authorities of any delays. Also checks trains\u2019 movements on various routes.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Personal Protective Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>
      A Banksman must be in a particular type of clothing during the duty to be recognisable to others, especially the driver, hence protecting himself from hazards. It includes:<\/div>