Workplace safety trainers report unprecedented demand for certified Banksman (traffic marshal) qualification.

Ilford, Essex -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2016 -- Traffic Marshall, a leading Health and Safety (H&S) course provider to the construction industry in London, has announced record numbers of attendees on its certified, one-day Banksman (traffic marshal) training courses.

More than 5,000 workplace accidents a year are reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 ("RIDDOR") – with the most serious involving motor vehicles which cause 50 deaths on average.

According to workplace regulator the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), seven fatalities (or 14 per cent of the annual total) involve vehicles or mobile plant on construction sites.

Banksman & banksman training

Banksmen (or traffic marshals) are operatives who are responsible for directing the safe movement of motor vehicles and plant on building sites. Their deployment is regulated by the HSE which requires employers to ensure that only authorized and properly trained and certificated personnel are used.

Banksman training involves two components:

(a) An introduction to standardised hand-signals used across Europe to communicate with drivers of vehicles and mobile plant operators; and

(b) Consideration of HSE's HSG136 standard document, "Workplace Transport Safety: An Employers' Guide" which outlines best practice in several areas including more complex driving manoeuvres involving articulated and drawbar vehicles.

Course participants are required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of both areas.

Banksman training with Traffic Marshall: a unique approach

Designed for maximum flexibility, Traffic Marshall's Banksman training courses are offered at the company's dedicated training facilities or on-site (a frequent requirement when certification of multiple members of a construction team is required in order to accommodate the safety needs of a construction site with severely restricted vehicle or mobile plant access).

Uniquely, attendees are issued with a Traffic Marshall / Banksman card as well as a certificate of attendance on completion of their course – which provides employers and site operators with an easy means of identifying operatives who are qualified to direct vehicles on-site.

Another unique aspect of Traffic Marshall Banksman courses is their emphasis on customer service which, Director Altaf explains, arose out of the realisation that Banksmen are frequently the first point of contact visitors have with site operators and contractors:

"During the many years we have been offering Banksman training courses, we have been helping employers to understand that Banksmen can be important brand champions, who can contribute immeasurably to creating the right first impression of any company".

All Traffic Marshall Banksman training courses are accredited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Additional information on these and other courses offered by the company (including construction site safety, safe materials handling and first aider courses) visit the website.

About Traffic Marshal
Traffic Marshal is a leading of Banksman (Traffic Marshal) training in London and is actively engaged in promoting safer employment practices within the construction industry. The company's mission is to become the leading provider of Banksman (Traffic Marshal) and related training within London and the M25 Corridor.

To demonstrate its commitment to quality, Traffic Master continually benchmarks its training provision against pre-defined industry standards for Banksman (Traffic Marshal) training delivery.

A programme of improvement integrates feedback received from valued clients within the Construction, Security and Events industries into training course improvement and development.

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Intercity Technical Training have launched a new training course for Banksmen which can take place anywhere within the UK, and can be tailored to suit any industrial requirements.

Ilford, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/21/2015 -- Banksmen are sometimes known as traffic marshals. They are responsible for the safe direction of traffic around a site. All Banksmen are required to complete a recognised training scheme by the Health and Safety Executive. Such training ensures that companies meet legal requirements and reduces the risk of accidents while vehicles are moving or reversing around a site. It is absolutely crucial training since nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur while a vehicle is reversing. By undertaking suitable training, employee safety can be guaranteed and it becomes possible to avoid costly claims following accidents.

Intercity Technical Training has created a four-hour, comprehensive course. It teaches all the required manoeuvres including HSE approved Chapter 8 Hand Signals. Each traffic marshal is issued with a copy to retain after the course is complete. Every participant has to pass both a practical assessment and a theory test ensuring they are fully aware of the law and their responsibilities before being granted a certificate of competency. Comprehensive work books are provided which are suitable for learners with a range of abilities and delegates where English is not their first language. The course includes a free annual refresher course. Prices start from £35 per person on a scheduled course.

Groups can be accommodated at Intercity Technical Training's own venue, or at a company's site. For groups of 10 people the cost is £30 per person, while for larger groups of 12 people prices can be negotiated.

Special courses for volunteer marshals providing traffic direction for large events can be provided. These courses are designed for Not for Profit Groups involving unlimited volunteers and can be undertaken at any site or at Intercity Technical's own site.

Intercity Technical Training has been providing technical training courses for many years and is highly experienced. The company is London's leading provider of traffic marshal training and actively promote it within an industry sector where it can literally save lives. Intercity Technical Training aims to become the preferred Training Provider for London and the M25 Corridor for Traffic Marshall-Banksmen and related training.

Based at Ilford in Essex, they are able to undertake flexible, effective professional courses throughout the UK. Each course can be tailored to meet specific requirements of a company, and can be combined with other courses such as Emergency First Aid Training, CPCS Training, Fire Marshall Training and Safety Harness Training in order to maximise training time. All courses are continuously developed and improved to ensure that the courses meet all legal requirements.

Booking can be made via the website which also contains details of all relevant additional training courses.

About Intercity Technical Training
Intercity Technical Training is London's largest provider of traffic marshal-banksman training. They also offer first air, manual handling, safety harness and fire marshal training in their 4 offices across London.

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London based training provider for construction, security and events just launched their new website.

Ilford, Essex -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/30/2015 -- Construction, Events Management and Security – all those sectors now require their staff to have traffic marshal-banksman training so they stay compliant with the Health and Safety regulations.

Intercity Technical Training is London's leading provider of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved traffic marshal-banksman training. Intercity Technical Training (ITT) will assess their clients' needs, provide guidance and deliver training to the highest standard.

They have just launched their new website dedicated to their traffic marshal and banksman training courses.

ITT covers the whole of London area with offices in Ilford, Croydon, Wembley and London Bridge. Their clients can choose wither one of their scheduled courses or an on-site training. The prices are very competitive and start from £60.

Apart from traffic marshal-banksman training, ITT also offers other, related courses:

- Safe lifting and moving courses (manual handling)
- First aid at work (HSE approved)
- Safety harness training course
- CSCS Construction Safety Training and exam
- CPCS training course and Exam
- Fire warden & marshals training.

They offer 100% customer satisfaction policy – they will deliver training to the clients' satisfaction or return their money should the client still not be happy with their service.

The training is delivered in a professional manner, it's engaging and includes latest industry news and changes in legislation.

As the largest provider, ITT is able to react instantly to the changes in regulations and will deliver an up to date information to its clients.

Their new website gives a lot of information on the training they offer.

The courses can be booked either over the phone or via an enquiry form on the website.

Visit this site for more information.

About Intercity Technical Training
Intercity Technical Training is London's largest provider of traffic marshal-banksman training. They also offer first air, manual handling, safety harness and fire marshal training in their 4 offices across London.

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