WHAT IS BANKSMAN?
SHOULD BE A COMPETENT PERSON
WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY WEARING ID VEST AND
SHALL CARRY A WHISTLE FOR ATTRACTING
HE SHOULD CONTROL UNAUTHORISED ENTRY IN
BARRICADED AREA.
GOOD VISION AND HEARING CAPACITY
CORDINATE THE WORKS WITH OTHER
BANKSMAN (IF THERE IS)
HE MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE HAND SIGNALS
Operating Heavy Equipment in the
Presence of Personnel On the Ground
Operating Heavy Equipment in the Presence of
Personnel On the Ground
Variety of machines working
in a area
Tower crane
2
Concrete Pump
Mobile Crane-2 5
3 1. Trailer
6
Mobile Crane-1
1. TELESCOPIC
FORKLIFT
1. Trailer
Foreword
Many types of Mobile Construction Equipment are
available for use by sub-contractors doing a wide
variety of work. Many, if not all these machines, have
to operate within a close proximity to persons on foot.
They all however, present similar types of known
hazards.
This training session is devoted to attempt to identify,
and hopefully better educate those who must work
around or operate these types of equipment, since they
all possess the capability to cause serous injury or
death.
CONCERNS FOR
SAFETY
PROBLEM:
YOU HAVE A CONGESTED CONSTRUCTION
SITE WITH PERSONNEL ON FOOT, AND
MOBILE MACHINES WORKING IN THE SAME
AREA, AT THE SAME TIME!
Vision Statement
TO PROVIDE A SAFE
WORKPLACE, FREE
FROM ALL RECOGNIZED
HAZARDS...
Goal and Objective
PREVENT WORKPLACE
ACCIDENTS!
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURIES
BETWEEN MOVING EQUIPMENT
AND THOSE WORKERS WHO ARE
ON FOOT.
YOU MUST SEE AND BE SEEN!!!
HAZARD PREVENTION and
CONTROLS
Perimeter Fencing, Barricading Enclosures,
signs.
Banksman Provided for in-the-blind, backing
machines and/or equipment.
Be Alert; Stay Clear; Hear Warnings.
Temporary Barricades around Hazards.
PROPER EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
Machine in Proper Working Order.
Back-up Alarm, Horn, Lights, Mirrors.
Cab Glass not Cracked or Broken.
Machine Windows, Mirrors, kept Clean.
Pre-Operational Inspection conducted by
Operator.
Prompt Repair of Any Noted Deficiencies!
EMPLOYEE AWARENESS
TRAINING
Does Your Job Require You To Approach
Moving or Backing Machines?
How does the Operator Know Where You
Are?
Do You Understand all Signs, Markers and
Flags? KNOW WHAT THEY MEAN!
You Must Always Be Alert to Changing Job
Conditions and Your Particular Situation.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
Safety Features On Equipment, Know How They
Operate, and Use Them Properly.
Systematic Maintenance and Repair.
Trained Operators.
Trained Repair Personnel.
Pre-Operational Inspection of Equipment.
Review Manufacturer’s Operating Manual.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC:
The Most Dangerous Movement is Backing!
Know Where your Blind Spots Are.
Look For People on Foot Around You.
STOP! When Signaled; When Waived at
Violently; Or If You Are In Doubt….
Maintain a Safe Operating Speed.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Keep Machine Under Control at all Times.
Take Machine “Out of Service”, if it is
Unsafe to Operate.
Make Sure You Are Familiar with the
Operating Characteristics of your Machine.
Be On The Look-Out For Other Trades
Working in the Same Area.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Be Aware of Other Machines Operating In
the Area. Frequently check for the
Location of other Machines. Keep Lights
and Backup Alarm in Operating Condition.
Allow NO ONE to Ride Outside the Cab for
Any Reason!
Clean Windows and Adjust Mirrors.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILIES
Always inform Appropriate Personnel of
any Abnormal Conditions, Defects, or
Changes made in Machine and/or Job
Procedure or Conditions.
Report Unsafe Workers to Supervision.
Talk-up Safety with Those Who Work with
You. Maintain “Constant Awareness”.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Do Not Attempt Repairs or Maintenance
that You Do Not Understand.
Always Check the Mirror on the Blind Side,
making Sure of Your Clearance. (Backing
on the Blind Side should be Avoided if at
all Possible).
Learn and Follow Safe Work Practices!
MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMENDATIONS
CATERPILLAR STATES:
Clear all Personnel from the Machine and
the Area.
The Operator Must be Satisfied that No
One will be Endangered Before Moving
the Machine.
Look Behind Machine Before Backing.
MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMENDATIONS
Have a Signalman Present when Moving
In or Out of a Building (or structure).
Stop Machine Frequently at Night, Walk
Around and Inspect Machine, Stay Alert.
Clear All Obstacles from the Path of the
Machine, Beware of Hazards such as
Wires, Ditches, etc..
THE DANGER OF BEING
STRUCK-BY
ITEMS TO CONSIDER:
Revolving Machines; Cranes & Backhoes.
Struck By Attachments of Machines.
Drawbar Related Accidents, Hooking and
Unhooking.
Articulated Machines - Pinch Points.
Attaching Home Made Devices to a
Machine, Not Approved by Mfg., (Hooks).
STANDING ON THE OPERATOR’S
BLIND SIDE
Above ground obstruction
identification
Site Heavy Machineries
incidents
Banks man at wrong location
Site unsafe condition
