Posted By Bill Fisher Colin I believe that an in-house briefing is adaquate after having satisfied yourself that the "banksman" is ok regards sight, hearing and can apply common sense. A high vis. jacket would be essential. Where I am coming from is to look at the person's role -that is, to keep pedestrians and vehicle apart! This goes hand in hand with a base action of removing the interaction between those two groups as much as possible leaving the "Banksman" to handle the essential staff situation. Hope this view helps you to develop your thinking on the subject. Regards Bill

Posted By Mark Jarman Colan, Would suggest a mixture of the two responses above. Firstly though, risk assess the task and develop a safe methos of work. Ensure the banksman uses hand signals under the safety signs and signals regulations. Then make sure you are happy with the banksmans competance through supervision and possibly some recurrent training. Issue the banksman with the appropriate PPE. An important aspect to bear in mind is that of communication. Make sure delivery drivers are aware that they are under the control of a banksman (through signs, or information briefs to regular drivers) and decide if you are going to discipline / deny access to drivers who fail to follow the banksmans instructions.