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Traffic Banksman (Traffic Marshal) Training Course
This Traffic Banksman (Marshal) training course is ideal for anyone looking to apply for a job that involves navigation of vehicles on site
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What is a Traffic Banksman?
A Traffic Marshal, commonly referred to as a Traffic Banksman or Vehicle Banksman, is a trained operative whose job is to direct vehicle movement on or around the site.
About the Traffic Marshal Course
Our Traffic Banksman (Traffic Marshal) course is designed to help avoid accidents during large vehicle manoeuvres on a construction site.
The course includes demonstrations of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standard Banksmans signals employed by banksmen (or traffic marshals) throughout the United Kingdom and Europe and guidance on how to meet legislations such as the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have a responsibility to ensure that all workers who are required to direct vehicle movements are suitably trained and have the relevant banksman certification.
The banksman signals must be used at all times when directing vehicles, whether cars, HGVs, or any other type of vehicle.
Failure to comply with these legal training obligations could result in prosecution.
By completing this Traffic Marshal course, you will have a strong understanding of how to safely control traffic while carrying out manoeuvres and an awareness of the associated legislation. This will make you a valuable asset to any company that utilises large vehicles on their premises.
Who is the Traffic Marshal (Traffic Banksman) Course for?
The training is ideal for anyone who may take instruction from banksmen, including delivery drivers, site operators, and contractors, so that the safe movement of vehicles and lifting operations can be achieved on-site.
This Traffic Marshal Banksman Course is an essential ticket for anyone working in construction, security, manufacturing, hospitality, parking enforcement, or anyone responsible for loading, unloading, and movement of vehicles.
Control measures such as banksmen are in place to protect pedestrians from the potential hazards posed by vehicles on or around construction sites. When banksmen are not directing traffic, they should be made aware of the safe areas to stand so that they are not in danger.
Traffic Banksman (Traffic Marshal) Mock Exam
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Traffic Banksman (Traffic Marshal) Mock Exam
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Did you know? The figures reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which were published in October 2019, show that the number of deaths involving vehicles or near vehicles has risen steadily since 2013, when there were 71 such fatalities. Most accidents involved people struck by a moving vehicle, while others were caused by vehicles overturning, pedestrians being hit by reversing vehicles, or workers falling from vehicles. The HSE's figures also show that the construction industry continues to be the sector with the highest number of fatal accidents involving vehicles, with 45 deaths reported in 2022/23. |
What will I learn in the Banksman Course:
- Banksman signals
- Role of the banksman
- Banksman responsibilities
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
- Vehicle reversing manoeuvres
- Site safety
- Pedestrian safety
Full details regarding what you will do in the Traffic Banksman (Traffic Marshal) course can be reviewed in the 'Topics Covered' section below.
What's the Difference Between a Banksman, Vehicle Banksman, or Traffic Marshal?
A banksman, vehicle banksman and traffic marshal are all the same. The key responsibility for all is to direct vehicle and plant movement on or around a construction or parking site whilst also guiding pedestrians around a site and maintaining workplace safety.
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We provide on-site and in-house health and safety training at your location, workplace, construction site, or training centre.
What's included:
• Time and cost-effective: no more transportation expenses, with discounts for group bookings.
• Bespoke training - tailored to meet your needs and work environment.
• Flexible: choose a day, location, and time that is convenient for you.
• Trusted Provider - Rated #1 Health and safety training provider offering training you can trust, with over 300,000+ learners trained.
• We offer a wide range of Health and Safety training courses to suit your needs: Including the CSCS Green Card, SMSTS, SSSTS, Manual Handling, Health & Safety Level 3, etc.
Traffic Marshal Course Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Traffic Banksman Certificate and Digital Photo ID card, which is valid for 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The highest salary for a Traffic Marshall in the United Kingdom is £31,256 per year. The lowest salary for a Traffic Marshall in the United Kingdom is £22,247 per year.
- Managing traffic to avoid excess queuing.
- Directing movement of vehicles and loads on a worksite using the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standard hand signals and/or verbal codes, particularly for large vehicles and reversing vehicles.
- Understanding risks (e.g. blind spots) and how to manage them.
- Recommending and laying out safe on-site traffic systems.
Traffic Marshals often called Traffic or Vehicle Banksman, play a vital part in maintaining workplace safety. These operatives are trained for the movement of large vehicles on construction sites, major transportation hubs, large vehicle parks or loading areas.
You have a full year to complete the Traffic Banksman Online Training! You will get to decide when you want to complete the training in this 1 year time period. After this time, if you still haven't completed the course, you will be required to book it again.
No, the CPCS course is a much longer course and costs approximately £900. If your employer hasn’t specifically asked for a CPCS course, it is advisable to do the 2 hours Traffic Banksman course as you will be getting a certificate and a photo ID card. These will allow you to work as a Traffic Banksman anywhere in the UK.
In order to do a Traffic Marshal qualification for a construction site job, you will need a valid CSCS Green Card.
To be eligible for the CSCS Green Labourer's Card, workers must complete the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (L1HSCE).
If you do not have a CSCS Green Card, you can apply for the one-day L1HSCE course.