About
Excavation Marshall - Banks person
It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the trainee operator will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
-Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Excavation Marshall – Banksperson
-Have knowledge of the equipment to be used and be conversant with Method Statements – Risk Assessments – Permits to work
-Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
-Conduct all pre-excavating checks
-Agree communication signals and emergency procedures
-Safe positioning of Excavation Marshall – Banksperson
-Define and identify the different types of underground services
-Identify risks that excavations can present and how people may be affected
-Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
-Carry out exploratory tasks
-Identify the risks of excavating near to underground services, and the safe digging practices that should be adopted
-Carry out all end of shift and safe storage procedures