Take control of site safety and help prevent vehicle-related accidents with this Traffic Marshal/Banksman Awareness Course Online UK. This Accredited training is designed to equip workers with the essential skills to direct vehicle movements, manage site traffic, and protect pedestrians in line with UK regulations.
Vehicle movements on construction sites are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities, making a trained Traffic Marshal (also known as a Banksman) vital for anyone working in construction, civil engineering, logistics, or site supervision roles.
This course delivers clear, practical guidance in simple terms, making it suitable for both experienced site workers and those new to the role.

What You Will Learn

• The role and core responsibilities of a Traffic Marshal/Banksman
• Legal duties under UK law, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996
• How to identify common vehicle-related hazards on site (blind spots, reversing vehicles, unsegregated pedestrian routes, congestion, and weather conditions)
• How to carry out a site traffic risk assessment and apply effective control measures
• Standard UK coded hand signals for directing vehicles safely
• How to interpret safety signs (prohibition, warning, mandatory, emergency, and site-specific)
• Safe practices for managing high-risk manoeuvres such as reversing, tight turns, and loading bay operations
• Effective communication protocols between marshals, drivers, and site personnel

Course Benefits

• Fully online and self-paced learning
• Accredited course
• Instant certificate upon completion
• Helps meet UK legal training requirements
• Ideal for construction, civil engineering, and trade workers