This document provides guidance for flagmen/banksmen in construction. It outlines that a flagman assists equipment operators by signaling safe movements, controls traffic and people near operating equipment, and acts as the operator's eyes where they cannot see. Key responsibilities of a flagman include inspecting equipment, reporting defects, following safety procedures, restricting access to work areas, keeping escape routes clear, and communicating with operators. The document emphasizes that a flagman must always remain in plain view of operators and stop operations immediately if any danger is observed.

1. HSE TRAINING – Flagman/ Banksman
Prepared By: Malik N.
SMC MOTTO : ZERO INCIDENT

3. WHO IS A Flagman/ Banksman?
He is a:
1. Trained person who controls the movements of construction
equipment by signaling the operator.
2. Assists operator to safely manure the equipment in congested
areas where people are working.
3. Controls the movement of people while the equipment is in
operation.
4. Erects necessary barricades to control access of vehicles and
persons clear from the equipment.
5. Coordinates the work with other banksmen if more than one
equipment is in use in the same area.
6. Banksman is the eyes and ears of the operator where he can
not see (blind spots).

4. WHAT IS REQUIRED?
 Only one person shall be designated as a banksman.
 Should be able to observe the load and other workmen at all
times.
 Must be always be in plain view of the crane operator.
 Never assume any thing.
 Make sure both workers and operators understand exactly what
is expected to safely move the load
All Banksmen are to Conduct
Daily Toolbox Talks

5. RESPONSIBLITIES
BANKSMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE AND
CORRECT USE OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT.
He/She has to:
1. To Inspect all Equipments Prior to Use.
2. Report Defects to the Rigger / Supervisor.
3. Follow Company Policies and Procedures such
as PTWs and PPE … etc.

6. THEY MUST MAKE SURE THAT
 Entrances and Exits Shall be Clearly Defined.
 Banksman to Control all Vehicles within the Work Area.
 Access to Work Area Will be Restricted by use of
Barriers, Warning Signs and Close Supervision.
 All Escape Routes Shall be Kept Clear at All Times.
 Follow Good Housekeeping Procedures.

7. DURING OPERATIONS
As a Banksman,
stand where you
can see the load
and can be seen
by the operator

8. Unattended Machinery
Do NOT
leave the controls of
a lifting machine
unattended when a
load is being
suspended

9. Suspended Loads
NEVER
Stand or pass
under a
suspended load

10. WHAT IS REQUIRED?
Eyes on the Machine / Always remain in plain view of the operator
Whistle Ready to Blow
Vest

11. SAFETY OBSERVATIONS
No barricade provided before
the start of the job.
A group is busy in discussion
near the excavator and generator

12. SAFETY OBSERVATIONS
Area NOT Properly Closed

15. IF THERE IS A DANGER !
1. Banksman must stop operator by using whistle and
hand signal if there is any danger to people or other
machine.
2. Banksman must check clearance around excavations,
under pipe racks, structure foundations or Scaffoldings
before taking his machine near or around such areas.
3. Banksman should remain alert to see any danger due
to machine’s operation and should stop the operation
immediately if a danger is occurring.
4. Always remain in operator’s view otherwise machine
can be dangerous to banksman as well as workers.

16. THANK YOU
AND
HAVE A SAFE
WORKING DAY