banksman
Directs crane loads
A banksman is a worker who guides crane operators or vehicle drivers from ground level, using hand signals or radio communication to direct loads or maneuvers the operator cannot see.
The term comes from British industrial usage, particularly in mining and construction.
The banksman signaled the crane to lower the beam into position.
One who throws projectiles
- riggerOne who handles tackle
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- liftingRaising something heavy
- hoistRaise with tackle
crane · load · hook · sling · telehandler · tower crane · mobile crane · tagline
Communication through arm movements
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
stop · slew · hoist · lower · emergency stop · two-way radio · eye contact · line of sight
Narrow vertical passage
- hoistRaise with tackle
- cageBarred confinement structure
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
- pitheadMine shaft entrance
headframe · colliery · underground · ore · extraction · miner · adit · drift
Safety backup person
- high-visibilityEasily seen from distance
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- exclusion zoneBarred access territory
- risk assessmentEvaluating likelihood of harm
hazard · blind spot · barrier · cones · safety briefing · regulations · certification · supervision
Arrange in proper order
- reversingGoing in opposite direction
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- plantBotanical organism
- excavatorMachine that digs earth
forklift · dump truck · HGV · earthmover · traffic management
slinger
One who throws projectiles
hoist · crane · load · hook · sling · telehandler · tower crane · mobile crane · tagline · counterweight
hand signals
Communication through arm movements
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
communication · stop · slew · hoist · lower · emergency stop · two-way radio · eye contact · line of sight · walkie-talkie
shaft
Narrow vertical passage
pithead · headframe · colliery · underground · ore · extraction · miner · adit · drift · gallery
spotter
Safety backup person
- high-visibilityEasily seen from distance
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- exclusion zoneBarred access territory
risk assessment · hazard · blind spot · barrier · cones · safety briefing · regulations · certification · supervision
marshal
Arrange in proper order
- reversingGoing in opposite direction
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- plantBotanical organism
excavator · forklift · dump truck · HGV · earthmover · traffic management
banksmancrane operator
Controls lifting machinery
driver · winchman · machine operator · pilot
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