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BANKSMAN
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WHAT IS A BANKSMAN?
Banksman - Competent
person positioned so that
he has an unrestricted view
of the load and the vehicle
operator, to give loadmanoeuvring instructions
to the pertinent vehicle
driver
e.g.. crane driver via hand
signals or radio.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PPE
HELMET
SAFETY SHOES
COVERALL
WORK VEST
GLOVES
AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS AS
APPLICABLE (SUCH AS
EAR PLUGS, GAS
MASK, GLASSES ETC.)
DUTIES OF BANKSMAN
Directs site traffic on a construction site.
Understand the risks involved with directing off highway
traffic and be able to carry out the role of vehicle
banksman with confidence
Use a clear, agreed system of signaling
Be visible to drivers at all times.
Stand in a safe position, from which to guide the reversing
vehicle without being in its way.
Wear high visibility clothing, and ensure that signals are
clearly seen.
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IMPORTANCE OF USING A
BANKSMAN
Workplace transport is used in a great variety of
situations but sadly remains the second biggest
cause of fatal injury in the workplace.
Workplace transport is one of the most "multifactorial" risk control issues duty holders have
to cope with. Adequately controlling the risks,
especially the vehicle movement risks, depends
on duty-holders establishing and sustaining
control over a wide range of matters
A banksman should be used where necessary,
both to keep the reversing area free of
pedestrians and to guide drivers.
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ASSOCIATED RISKS
Using banksmen to control reversing operations can put
the Banksman in the potential danger area of a
reversing vehicle. Every year banksmen suffer serious
and fatal injuries whilst at work.
If you do use banksmen, make sure they are trained to
carry out their duties safely. There must be a safe
system of work that ensures the Banksman and driver
are using standard signals, so that they are easily
understood, and that the driver knows to stop the
vehicle immediately if the Banksman disappears from
view.
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PRECAUTIONS
What precautions do I need to
take when vehicles have to
reverse on the site?????????
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USING A BANKSMAN
a properly trained banksman can both
keep the reversing area free of pedestrians
as well as guiding drivers through safe
maneuvers.
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RESTRICTING VEHICLE REVERSING
where
it cannot be avoided altogether, you
should consider places where reversing
can be carried out safely.
You
should also ensure that the distance
over which vehicles have to reverse is
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minimized.
ISOLATE PEOPLE FROM REVERSING
VEHICLES
you need to make clear areas where
reversing is permitted, and that your
system of work prevents the need for
pedestrians to enter these danger areas
unnecessarily.
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ESTABLISHING DEMARCATION LINES
Should
be clearly seen by both driver and
pedestrians.
Consideration should be given to creating
vehicle only areas and preventing workers
or the public entering these zones through
physical barriers and warning signs.
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SIGNALLING SYSTEM
There
needs to be a clear and agreed
system of signaling and will need to be
visible to drivers at all times.
The
position where the banksman stands
is crucial, and should be in a safe position
where there is no chance of accidental
impact.
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FITTING OF BACKUP ALARMS
To alert, or with a detection device to warn
the driver of an obstruction or apply the
brakes automatically.
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HAND SIGNALS
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HOIST
With vertical
forefinger pointing
up. move hand small
horizontal circle
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LOWER
With arm extended
downward. Forefinger
pointing down. Move
hand in small
horizontal circle
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USE MAIN HOIST
Tap first on head. Then
use regular signals
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USE WHIPELINE
Tap elbow with one
hand.
use regular signals
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RAISE BOOM
Arm extended.
Finger closed. thumb
pointing upward
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LOWER BOOM
Arm extended,
finger closed, thumb
pointing downwards
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MOVE SLOWLY
Use one hand to give
any motion signal
and place other hand
motionless in front of
hand giving the
motion signal
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RAISE THE BOOM AND LOWER THE
LOAD
Arm extended finger
closed, thumb
pointing upward.
Other arm bent
slightly with
forefinger punting
down and rotate
hand in horizontal
circles
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LOWER THE BOOM AND RAISE THE
LOAD
Arm extended finger
closed, thumb
pointing downward.
Other arm bent
slightly with
forefinger vertical
forefinger punting
upwards and rotate
hand in horizontal
circles
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BRIDGE TRAVEL
Arm extended
forward. Hand open
and slightly raised,
make pushing motion
in direction of travel
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TROLLEY TRAVEL
Palm up. Finger
closed. thumb
punting in direction
of motion. Jerk hand
horizontally
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STOP
Both arms
outstretching at the
sides horizontally,
finger outstretched
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MULTIPLE TROLLEYS
Hold up one finger
for block marked 1
and two finger for
block marked 2 .
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MAGNET IS DISCONNECTED
Crane operator
spread both hands
apart- palms up
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