# Can we still use banksmen for reversing vehicles?

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**Category:** General Construction\
**Created:** [13 January 2013 07:14 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/can-we-still-use-banksmen-for-reversing-vehicles/1147 "2013-01-13T07:14:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![HSE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@HSE](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/HSE)\
**Post date:** [13 January 2013 07:14 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/can-we-still-use-banksmen-for-reversing-vehicles/1147/1 "2013-01-13T07:14:42Z")

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**Author:** ![HSE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@HSE](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/HSE)\
**Post date:** [25 January 2013 11:31 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/can-we-still-use-banksmen-for-reversing-vehicles/1147/2 "2013-01-25T11:31:28Z")

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Yes, but only if trained and authorised . There is a hierarchy of control which places segregation at the top. Banksmen should only be used in circumstances where other control measures are not possible.

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[More information on using banksmen for reversing vehicles](http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/information/reversing.htm)
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