The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge to safely marshal plant machinery on-site. This course includes theory and practical elements, with tests being conducted on each.
By the end of the course, operators should be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the industry and their roles and responsibilities as a marshaller
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the plant being guided
- Outline procedures for plant accessing/egressing the pubic highway
- Identify a range of plant and explain their attributes, limitations, hazards and stability factors
- Identify a range of driver visibility aids and explain their functionality, advantages and limitations
- Explain how ground conditions and features, proximity hazards and weight limits can affect the operations of plant at different access points and work areas
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including stop blocks and tipping areas
- Describe and demonstrate different types of communication methods
- Communicate information to operators, including when plant must stop
- Explain the procedures to be followed if given information is insufficient
- Assess and confirm that an area is and remains suitable for manoeuvring activities
- Assess and confirm that exclusion zones are maintained and have suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties
- Safely guide plant in open spaces, confined areas and ‘blind’ areas
- Position, at exact given locations, a range of typical plant
- Carry out all end of shift, shut down and parking procedures
