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