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Marshals keep people and machines apart. It is one of the most important safety roles on site.
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A plant and vehicle marshal, often called a banksman, guides plant and vehicles safely around site. They control reversing, keep pedestrians clear and help drivers when visibility is poor.
Collisions between vehicles and people are a major cause of serious site injuries, which is why many contractors ask for a trained, carded marshal.
| Task | Example |
|---|---|
| Reversing control | Guiding a lorry back into a loading bay |
| Exclusion zones | Keeping people out of an excavator’s swing radius |
| Traffic routes | Directing deliveries in and out of the gate |
| Communication | Clear agreed signals with drivers |
A good first step Marshalling is a common way into plant work. You learn how machines move before you operate one. See how to become a plant operator.
A marshal keeps people and machines apart. Small lapses can put lives at risk.
Guiding a delivery lorry reversing into a tight compound means checking the route is clear, agreeing signals with the driver, keeping pedestrians back and stopping the vehicle if anything changes. Good marshals plan the move before it starts.
Tell us the machine you operate and what you hold now. We will book your HS&E test, training and CPCS tests, then apply for your card.
See CPCS coursesCall 0208 099 4324Yes, the terms are often used for the same role.
A73, plant and vehicle marshaller.
No. Novice training is available.
No. Slinger signallers work on lifting operations. Marshals guide moving plant and vehicles.
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