CPCS A73 Banksman Theory
What should a marshaller consider when guiding road transport vehicles compared to
site-based plant - ANS -road vehicles have poorer off-road abilities
What are the advances of implementing a one way traffic system? - ANS -reduces need for
reversing; lower risk of collisions; pedestrian safety
Name five proximity hazards that can occur when plant or vehicles are traveling and
maneuvering on a site - ANS -pedestrians, other plant, bad ground conditions, overhead
hazards, open trenches
When marshaling plant and vehicles in a given area, what should the marshaller anticipate? -
ANS -be aware of other vehicles, plant, and pedestrians
A) in what situation can barriers that are segregating a working are be removed and B) when
should they be replaced? - ANS -A) only move them when authorized and B) replace the
barrier immediately afterwards
What is the purpose of a logistics or delivery plan? - ANS -plan establishes when a delivery is
coming and where it will be stored
When receiving visiting delivery vehicles, what should a marshaller consider before directing
them to the unloading place on the site? - ANS -the driver's familiarity with the site - they will
likely need a supervisor all the way through
If a transporter is to unload an item of plant, identify three factors that the marshaller should
consider in terms of the unloading area - ANS -unloading area should be: on a firm, level
surface; cordoned off against pedestrians and other plant; has enough space for maneuvering;
is free from overhead hazards
If a tipping vehicle is to discharge a load near to power lines mounted on wooden poles and no
goal posts are in place, what is the first course of action? - ANS -the situation must be reported
to the supervisor and then a competent person will establish the exclusion zone. the line voltage
determines the minimum distance
Describe the six actions that the marshaller should undertake when a delivery vehicle arrives on
site to be unloaded at a different area - ANS -wait for the vehicle to stop then approach, agree
communication methods with the driver, check the route, monitor for pedestrians and plant,
direct the vehicle to the proper place, guide the vehicle to the unloading position
, Name three aspects that need to be taken into account when setting up the plant/vehicle
crossing area on a site divided by a public highway - ANS -it is formally notified with the
highway authority, it is marked with adequate warning signs placed at the proper distance, it is
controlled with traffic lights or stop/go boards
If assisting a plant operator to position and configure the item of plant, what should the
marshaller take into account? - ANS -any moving components which could strike you, make
sure to stay out of the 'danger zone'
What procedure would a marshaller follow if an emergency vehicle (i.e. ambulance) needs to be
directed to the place of the emergency? - ANS -halt all other movements, ensure there is a
clear route, be prepared to direct the vehicle
How would a marshaller identify that there is a safe system of work in place? - ANS -there is a
traffic management plan set up, there is a risk assessment and method statements, you have
read all these documents
Give three considerations when PPE for marshaling duties is being selected - ANS -hi vis,
easily identifiable, clean, worn correctly, reflective
If a delivery vehicle has to shunt backwards and forward when reversing into a site from the
public highway, what danger could occur? - ANS -pedestrians and other vehicles might not
understand what is happening and therefore might not stop
A) In principle, what is the main responsibility of the plant and vehicle marshaller and B) who
remains responsible for ensuring the safe movement of the plant or vehicle - ANS -A) safety B)
the driver is responsible for their own movement
List four factors that could cause a loss of vision to the plant/ vehicle driver/ operator - ANS
-offset cab, components in the way, dirty and/or broken windows and/or mirrors, rain, fog, glare
from sun, faulty cameras
What should the marshaller take into account when positioning an item of plant which is able to
spew, such as a 360 degree excavator or crane, in a confined area? - ANS -the upper structure
can turn separate to the base
During a reversing activity, the marshaller noticed that the driver/operator is not fully watching
them and using other aids (i.e. the reversing mirrors). What two actions should the marshaller
take? - ANS -if wrong, stop the maneuver and request that the driver pay attention. if correct,
let them continue
A) What should the marshaller check before they start to guide and assist an item of plant that is
being repositioned? B) What is the general rule for the positioning of the cab on a 360 degree
slew type machine when traveling? C) When would there be an exception to this rule? - ANS
What should a marshaller consider when guiding road transport vehicles compared to
site-based plant - ANS -road vehicles have poorer off-road abilities
What are the advances of implementing a one way traffic system? - ANS -reduces need for
reversing; lower risk of collisions; pedestrian safety
Name five proximity hazards that can occur when plant or vehicles are traveling and
maneuvering on a site - ANS -pedestrians, other plant, bad ground conditions, overhead
hazards, open trenches
When marshaling plant and vehicles in a given area, what should the marshaller anticipate? -
ANS -be aware of other vehicles, plant, and pedestrians
A) in what situation can barriers that are segregating a working are be removed and B) when
should they be replaced? - ANS -A) only move them when authorized and B) replace the
barrier immediately afterwards
What is the purpose of a logistics or delivery plan? - ANS -plan establishes when a delivery is
coming and where it will be stored
When receiving visiting delivery vehicles, what should a marshaller consider before directing
them to the unloading place on the site? - ANS -the driver's familiarity with the site - they will
likely need a supervisor all the way through
If a transporter is to unload an item of plant, identify three factors that the marshaller should
consider in terms of the unloading area - ANS -unloading area should be: on a firm, level
surface; cordoned off against pedestrians and other plant; has enough space for maneuvering;
is free from overhead hazards
If a tipping vehicle is to discharge a load near to power lines mounted on wooden poles and no
goal posts are in place, what is the first course of action? - ANS -the situation must be reported
to the supervisor and then a competent person will establish the exclusion zone. the line voltage
determines the minimum distance
Describe the six actions that the marshaller should undertake when a delivery vehicle arrives on
site to be unloaded at a different area - ANS -wait for the vehicle to stop then approach, agree
communication methods with the driver, check the route, monitor for pedestrians and plant,
direct the vehicle to the proper place, guide the vehicle to the unloading position
, Name three aspects that need to be taken into account when setting up the plant/vehicle
crossing area on a site divided by a public highway - ANS -it is formally notified with the
highway authority, it is marked with adequate warning signs placed at the proper distance, it is
controlled with traffic lights or stop/go boards
If assisting a plant operator to position and configure the item of plant, what should the
marshaller take into account? - ANS -any moving components which could strike you, make
sure to stay out of the 'danger zone'
What procedure would a marshaller follow if an emergency vehicle (i.e. ambulance) needs to be
directed to the place of the emergency? - ANS -halt all other movements, ensure there is a
clear route, be prepared to direct the vehicle
How would a marshaller identify that there is a safe system of work in place? - ANS -there is a
traffic management plan set up, there is a risk assessment and method statements, you have
read all these documents
Give three considerations when PPE for marshaling duties is being selected - ANS -hi vis,
easily identifiable, clean, worn correctly, reflective
If a delivery vehicle has to shunt backwards and forward when reversing into a site from the
public highway, what danger could occur? - ANS -pedestrians and other vehicles might not
understand what is happening and therefore might not stop
A) In principle, what is the main responsibility of the plant and vehicle marshaller and B) who
remains responsible for ensuring the safe movement of the plant or vehicle - ANS -A) safety B)
the driver is responsible for their own movement
List four factors that could cause a loss of vision to the plant/ vehicle driver/ operator - ANS
-offset cab, components in the way, dirty and/or broken windows and/or mirrors, rain, fog, glare
from sun, faulty cameras
What should the marshaller take into account when positioning an item of plant which is able to
spew, such as a 360 degree excavator or crane, in a confined area? - ANS -the upper structure
can turn separate to the base
During a reversing activity, the marshaller noticed that the driver/operator is not fully watching
them and using other aids (i.e. the reversing mirrors). What two actions should the marshaller
take? - ANS -if wrong, stop the maneuver and request that the driver pay attention. if correct,
let them continue
A) What should the marshaller check before they start to guide and assist an item of plant that is
being repositioned? B) What is the general rule for the positioning of the cab on a 360 degree
slew type machine when traveling? C) When would there be an exception to this rule? - ANS
