When large vehicles and equipment need to be moved, their sheer size can result in limited visibility for the driver or operator.

A trained banksman, or signaller can provide important guidance to both drivers and pedestrians, making sure that risk is kept to a minimum.

This programme covers:

• The Role of a Banksman
• Hand Signals
• Safe Site, Safe Vehicle, Safe Driver

Manoeuvring large vehicles and equipment can present a multitude of hazards to those involved in the activity.

Fortunately, most accidents can be avoided by taking simple precautions and ensuring that everyone is alert and informed.

DURATION: 12 Minutes

Forklifts – sometimes called Lift Trucks – are a common sight in many workplaces, and often make the lifting and transporting of goods and materials much easier and safer.

But without good safety practices and procedures in place forklifts can be very dangerous.  In fact, forklifts are a leading cause of workplace deaths and injuries.

A loaded forklift can weigh many tonnes, and do a lot of damage in the event of an accident.  In addition, they are frequently less stable than many other vehicles. 

This comprehensive forklift safety program covers:

• The main causes of Forklift Accidents
• Pre-Operational Checks
• Operational Checks
• Getting on and off
• Load Handling
• Picking up a load
• Setting down a load
• Fault discovery
• Speed and Stopping Distances
• Traffic Management and Pedestrian Traffic 

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating Forklifts safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

DURATION: 18 Minutes

A loaded forklift can weigh many tonnes, and do a lot of damage in the event of an accident.  In addition, they are frequently less stable than many other vehicles. This safety short gives you a quick overview of checks that should be performed before operating a forklift.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms are also referred to as MEWPs or Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs). The use of MEWPs has been a major factor in the reduction of falls accidents in the workplace, and in many cases, the use of an MEWP is the safest solution to enabling temporary work at height.

However, the use of MEWPs is not risk free.  There are many potential hazards associated with the use of MEWPs.

This comprehensive MEWP safety program covers:

• Types of MEWPs
• Pre-Operational Checks
• General Guidelines
• Hazards, including
  • Tipping
  • Collapses
  • Trapping and Crushing
  • Falls
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Object Falling from Height
• Control Measures

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating MEWPs safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

DURATION: 16 Minutes

The use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), also referred to as Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) has been a major factor in the reduction of falls and accidents in the workplace. This safety short gives you a quick overview of the general guidelines when operating an MEWP.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

The use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), also referred to as Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) has been a major factor in the reduction of falls and accidents in the workplace. This safety short gives you a quick overview of checks that should be performed before operating an MEWP.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes