Learning points:

• Heavy Goods Drivers should :
  • Always use a banksman to reverse
  • If in doubt stop
  • Rushing causes mistakes
  • No place is low risk
• Pedestrians should :
  • Never walk behind a reversing vehicle
  • Never assume you have been seen
  • Intervene safely if you do not see a banksman
  • Always pay attention

Recommended Actions:

Discuss this alert in toolbox talks and HSE meetings and

• Distribute to all contractors
• Post on HSE notice boards
• Include in site HSE induction