Banksman - Revision history

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	{\|		{\|
−	\|INSTRUCTION	+	\| INSTRUCTION
−	\|SIGNAL	+	\| SIGNAL
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Start: Start of command	+	\| Start: Start of command
−	\|Both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards.	+	\| Both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Stop: Interruption, end of movement	+	\| Stop: Interruption, end of movement
−	\|The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards.	+	\| The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|End of the operation	+	\| End of the operation
−	\|Both hands are clasped at chest height.	+	\| Both hands are clasped at chest height.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Vertical movements: Raise	+	\| Vertical movements: Raise
−	\|The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle.	+	\| The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Vertical movements: Lower	+	\| Vertical movements: Lower
−	\|The right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle.	+	\| The right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Vertical movements: Vertical distance	+	\| Vertical movements: Vertical distance
−	\|The hands indicate the relevant distance.	+	\| The hands indicate the relevant distance.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Horizontal movements: Move forwards	+	\| Horizontal movements: Move forwards
−	\|Both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the forearms make slow movements towards the body.	+	\| Both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the forearms make slow movements towards the body.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Horizontal movements: Move backwards	+	\| Horizontal movements: Move backwards
−	\|Both arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body.	+	\| Both arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Right (to the banksman)	+	\| Right (to the banksman)
−	\|The right arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right.	+	\| The right arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Left (to the banksman)	+	\| Left (to the banksman)
−	\|The left arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left.	+	\| The left arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Horizontal distance	+	\| Horizontal distance
−	\|The hands indicate the relevant distance.	+	\| The hands indicate the relevant distance.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Danger: Emergency stop	+	\| Danger: Emergency stop
−	\|Both arms points upwards with the palms facing forwards.	+	\| Both arms points upwards with the palms facing forwards.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Quick	+	\| Quick
−	\|All movements faster.	+	\| All movements faster.
	\|-		\|-
−	\|Slow	+	\| Slow
−	\|All movements slower.	+	\| All movements slower.
	\|}		\|}
−
−

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Health and Safety Executive - [http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/faq-banksmen.htm Banksmen]		* Health and Safety Executive - [http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/faq-banksmen.htm Banksmen]

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Editor at 12:23, 3 January 2017

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	* Personal protective equipment.		* Personal protective equipment.
	* Safety helmet colours.		* Safety helmet colours.
		+	* Site supervisor.
	* Types of crane.		* Types of crane.

Designing Buildings at 09:45, 17 August 2016

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	[[File:Banksman.jpg\|link=File:Banksman.jpg]]		[[File:Banksman.jpg\|link=File:Banksman.jpg]]

−	A banksman is responsible for directing vehicle movements on or around a construction site. This is very often large vehicles delivering materials, equipment or parts to site, or large cranes during lifting operations. They are also referred to a traffic marshals or signallers, while in Australia and New Zealand they may be called ‘dogman’, ~~and ‘spotter’~~ in the United States.	+	A banksman is responsible for directing vehicle movements on or around a construction site. This very often involves large vehicles delivering materials, equipment or parts to site, or large cranes during lifting operations. They are also referred to a 'traffic marshals' or 'signallers', while in Australia and New Zealand they may be called ‘dogman’, or in the United States ‘spotter’.

−	Their primary role is to assist the crane or truck driver ~~in making sure~~ their manoeuvres are safe and will not cause damage to the vehicle or other structures. They communicate with the driver by means of a radio or hand signals.	+	Their primary role is to assist the crane or truck driver ensure their manoeuvres are safe and will not cause damage to the vehicle or other structures. They communicate with the driver by means of a radio or hand signals.

	This is necessary as the driver will very likely not have a complete view or clear visibility. According to HSE, nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur during reversing. Many other reversing accidents do not result in injury but cause costly damage to vehicles, equipment and premises.		This is necessary as the driver will very likely not have a complete view or clear visibility. According to HSE, nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur during reversing. Many other reversing accidents do not result in injury but cause costly damage to vehicles, equipment and premises.
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	* Use a clear system of signalling (see below).		* Use a clear system of signalling (see below).
	* Be visible to the driver at all times (the driver must know to stop immediately if they are unable to see the banksman).		* Be visible to the driver at all times (the driver must know to stop immediately if they are unable to see the banksman).
−	* Stand in a safe position, to be able to guide the vehicle without being in its way.	+	* Stand in a safe position to be able to guide the vehicle without being in its way.
−	* ~~Should wear~~ hi-vis clothing ~~and~~ helmet.	+	* Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as hi-vis clothing, helmet and so on.

−	Banksmen must identify areas of danger around the site where manoeuvrability will be difficult or risky such as confined spaces. They may also direct traffic in and around the site, and assist with keeping the public safe if site vehicles are to be guided in areas that pose a risk ~~to the public~~. They may also be responsible for controlling the movements of excavators, and ensuring there are no obstructions or hazards at ~~the~~ dig ~~site~~.	+	Banksmen must identify areas of danger around the site where manoeuvrability will be difficult or risky, such as confined spaces. They may also direct traffic in and around the site, and assist with keeping the public safe if site vehicles are to be guided in areas that pose a risk. They may also be responsible for controlling the movements of other plant, such as excavators, and ensuring there are no obstructions or hazards at dig sites.

−	Banksmen should undergo comprehensive training before being assigned on-site responsibilities. They should have understanding of how to prevent common accidents, different types of equipment and vehicles, and the correct procedures for manoeuvring equipment.	+	Banksmen should undergo comprehensive training before being assigned on-site responsibilities. They should have an understanding of how to prevent common accidents, different types of equipment and vehicles, and the correct procedures for manoeuvring equipment.

	The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations provides a guide to the standard signals:		The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations provides a guide to the standard signals:

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	* Health and safety consultant.		* Health and safety consultant.
	* Personal protective equipment.		* Personal protective equipment.
		+	* Safety helmet colours.
	* Types of crane.		* Types of crane.

Editor at 14:04, 15 August 2016

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	A banksman is responsible for directing vehicle movements on or around a construction site. This is very often large vehicles delivering materials, equipment or parts to site, or large cranes during lifting operations. They are also referred to a traffic marshals or signallers, while in Australia and New Zealand they may be called ‘dogman’, and ‘spotter’ in the United States.		A banksman is responsible for directing vehicle movements on or around a construction site. This is very often large vehicles delivering materials, equipment or parts to site, or large cranes during lifting operations. They are also referred to a traffic marshals or signallers, while in Australia and New Zealand they may be called ‘dogman’, and ‘spotter’ in the United States.
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	{\|		{\|
−	~~\|width="50%"~~\|INSTRUCTION	+	\|INSTRUCTION
−	~~\|width="50%"~~\|SIGNAL	+	\|SIGNAL
	\|-		\|-
	\|Start: Start of command		\|Start: Start of command
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	* ~~Arts and craft movement~~.	+	* Construction plant.
−	* ~~Bungalow~~.	+	* Crane regulations.
−	* ~~Domestic roofs~~.	+	* Gangmaster.
−	* ~~Dormer window~~.	+	* Health and safety.
−	* ~~Flat roof~~.	+	* Health and safety consultant.
−	* ~~Kit house~~.	+	* Personal protective equipment.
−	* ~~Long span roof.~~	+	* Types of crane.
−	* Penthouse.	+
−	* Self-build home: Project plan.	+
−	* Shell roof.	+
−	* The history of ~~fabric structures.~~	+
−	* Vernacular architecture.	+

	=== External resources ===		=== External resources ===

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A banksman is responsible for directing vehicle movements on or around a construction site. This is very often large vehicles delivering materials, equipment or parts to site, or large cranes during lifting operations. They are also referred to a traffic marshals or signallers, while in Australia and New Zealand they may be called ‘dogman’, and ‘spotter’ in the United States.

Their primary role is to assist the crane or truck driver in making sure their manoeuvres are safe and will not cause damage to the vehicle or other structures. They communicate with the driver by means of a radio or hand signals.

This is necessary as the driver will very likely not have a complete view or clear visibility. According to HSE, nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur during reversing. Many other reversing accidents do not result in injury but cause costly damage to vehicles, equipment and premises.

When a banksman is assisting a vehicle or crane driver, they must observe the following general guidelines:

* Use a clear system of signalling (see below).
* Be visible to the driver at all times (the driver must know to stop immediately if they are unable to see the banksman).
* Stand in a safe position, to be able to guide the vehicle without being in its way.
* Should wear hi-vis clothing and helmet.

Banksmen must identify areas of danger around the site where manoeuvrability will be difficult or risky such as confined spaces. They may also direct traffic in and around the site, and assist with keeping the public safe if site vehicles are to be guided in areas that pose a risk to the public. They may also be responsible for controlling the movements of excavators, and ensuring there are no obstructions or hazards at the dig site.

Banksmen should undergo comprehensive training before being assigned on-site responsibilities. They should have understanding of how to prevent common accidents, different types of equipment and vehicles, and the correct procedures for manoeuvring equipment.

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations provides a guide to the standard signals:

{|
|width="50%"|INSTRUCTION
|width="50%"|SIGNAL
|-
|Start: Start of command
|Both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards.
|-
|Stop: Interruption, end of movement
|The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards.
|-
|End of the operation
|Both hands are clasped at chest height.
|-
|Vertical movements: Raise
|The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle.
|-
|Vertical movements: Lower
|The right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle.
|-
|Vertical movements: Vertical distance
|The hands indicate the relevant distance.
|-
|Horizontal movements: Move forwards
|Both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the forearms make slow movements towards the body.
|-
|Horizontal movements: Move backwards
|Both arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body.
|-
|Right (to the banksman)
|The right arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right.
|-
|Left (to the banksman)
|The left arm is extended more or less horizontally with palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left.
|-
|Horizontal distance
|The hands indicate the relevant distance.
|-
|Danger: Emergency stop
|Both arms points upwards with the palms facing forwards.
|-
|Quick
|All movements faster.
|-
|Slow
|All movements slower.
|}

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Arts and craft movement.
* Bungalow.
* Domestic roofs.
* Dormer window.
* Flat roof.
* Kit house.
* Long span roof.
* Penthouse.
* Self-build home: Project plan.
* Shell roof.
* The history of fabric structures.
* Vernacular architecture.

=== External resources ===

* Health and Safety Executive - [http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/faq-banksmen.htm Banksmen]

[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]