Flagman or Banksman Training - PREPARED BY JAY.pptx

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1. FLAGMAN OR BANKSMAN TRAINING

2. Opening & Background TRAINING RULE Phone on silent mode (if there is an urgent call take it outside ) If you need a break or explanation don’t hesitate to stop us Try to stay always focus on your safety and the safety of your buddy .

3. dbfd TRAINING GOALS To avoid incident / accident that could happened during our project execution. Well trained and properly oriented. Familiarize in his roles and responsibilities as a flagman.

4. BANKSMAN or FLAGMAN Banksman and/or Flagman are both a man who carries a flag, especially one used for signaling. It directs the operation of a crane and smaller or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached. In construction industries we are using flagman to managing traffic or pedestrians in public areas, trained flagmen should be used to control such movements in a safe manner.

5. FLAGMAN A Flagman is someone who signals with a flag. They make use flags of different colors but mostly they use only two colors the red flag -STOP and green flag - GO . A Flagman guide the traffic in a construction zone. In this job, you are trained to implement traffic control, which includes fostering safety and managing the flow of cars coming into the work zone. As a Flagman your duties are to ensure the work area and signal vehicles to either stop, go or proceed slowly.

6. REQUIRED FOR Earth movers Water / Diesel Tanker Delivery Trucks Cranes

7. REQUIRED FOR Heavy vehicle Slow moving equipment

8. EQUIPMENT Whistle Flags High visibility vest Basic PPE Hard Hat Safety Glass Reflectorize Vest Safety Gloves Safety Shoes

9. BEFORE WORK STARTS Be there Assist daily checks Identify hazards Barricade Establish hand signals

10. WHAT ARE THE 12 STANDARD OF BANKSMAN HAND SIGNAL? 1. EMERGENCY STOP - both arms point upwards with the palms facing towards 2. START - attention start of command both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing towards 3. STOP - interruption End of movement the right arm points upwards with the palm facing towards.

11. 4. END - end of operation, both arms are clasped at chest height 5. RAISE - the right arm points upwards with the palms facing forward and slowly makes a circle 6. LOWER - the right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle

12. 7. VERTICAL CLEARANCE - the hands indicate the relevant distance 8. HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE - the hands indicate the relevant distance 9. MOVE FORWARDS - both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards and the forearms make slow movements towards the body

13. 10. MOVE BACKWARDS - both arms are bent with the palms facing downwards and the forearms make a slow movements away from the body 11. RIGHT - to the signal man’s, the right arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm facing downwards and slowly make a small movements to the right 12. LEFT - to the signalman’s, the left arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm facing downwards and slowly make a small movements to the left

14. ‘NO FLAGMAN’ ‘NO WORK’ POLICY Visual contact at all times Leave ‘STOP’ Distraction ‘STOP’ Unsure ‘STOP’

15. DURING WORK Take position;  Watch the machine Keep safe distance; Watch the machine Do not turn back; Watch the machine  

16. THE RIGHT PLACE / POSITION Location and visibility is the most important factors in flagging operations. Observe the following: Place the flagman at points of maximum visibility. Flagman should be on the shoulder and opposite to the active work area. Ensure that flagman are easily identified by traffic and not confused with other workers in the area. Stand alone next to the active work area. Do not allow other workers to passing through around the flagging area.

17. FLAGMAN and BLIND AREA The flagman shall ensure that blind spot area around the equipment is clear of people and materials as well. For reverse only.

18. EQUIPMENT BLIND AREA DIAGRAM BLIND SPOTS OF EACH EQUIPMENT

19. REMINDERS Flagman should be in front of the truck while truck is in the unloading motion (raising of the dumping bed). When dumping of materials, there should always be a 5 meters distance from the edge of the truck.

20. ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES Flagman shall ensure the area of activity is clear of materials and people. It should be barricaded. Flagman should always stay in the line of sight in relation to the equipment operator. Flagman shall advice equipment operator if any unsafe situation arises during or prior to activity. Flagman shall coordinate with site supervisor in case of obstruction in the path. Flagman shall assist equipment operator in daily checks of equipment. Flagman to establish a proper hand signal that is understandable to equipment operator. Flagman shall always guide the operator or assist the equipment vehicle while and during travelling .

21. ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES Flagman shall ensure that his equipment (Flags) is properly provided. “NO FLAG NO TRAVEL” Policy is properly implemented. Helps vehicles move safely in their work areas and help the drivers and operators to avoid hazards and the potential of hitting people and other equipment. They are another set of eyes to ensure that work goes on safely. Controlling the operation of vehicles on site, and ensure safe parking. Safe distance from rotating equipment and excavation edges, giving signals.

22. Any Question?

23. NO JOB IS SO URGENT THAT WE CANNOT TAKE THE TIME TO DO IT SAFELY. ALWAYS REMEMBER!