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T J O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 5

When reversing, remember:
Make sure that you understand the driver's requirements and that you have an agreed code
of signals.

Be flexible - you may need more signals than suggested.
Position yourself so that you can be clearly seen by the driver, never behind the vehicle but

well out of danger in a safe place 3 metres to the rear and one meter to the side during the
reversing operation.
Wear your high visibility vest/jacket at all times
Give your signals clearly and in plenty of time for the driver to react.

Whatever the type of vehicle being reversed, the 'change of direction' signal indicates to the
driver the direction in which the rear of the vehicle is to be steered.

The driver should not reverse until the reversing assistant(s) are in position and have
signalled that they have looked around and are of the opinion that it is safe to start reversing.

Reversing assistants should never walk backwards while giving signals (this poses a slip/trip
risk) and should be sure the driver can see them at all times.

Reversing assistants should remain vigilant and observant while the vehicle is reversing.

Reversing assistants should avoid distractions.

Reversing should only take place when people are not, nor are likely to be, in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle during reversing.

Remember:

At TJ if working as a Reversing Assistant you MUST give clear hand signals when carrying
out your duties.

It is imperative that your concentration runs at 100% throughout your working shift

If you feel that you need to take a break then please raise this with your foreman
and do not carry on feeling tired or unalert.

All Reversing Assistants MUST carry a two way radio for continual effective communication
between other members of staff i.e. machine drivers, site foreman and the weighbridge.

REMEMBER Reversing Assistants control the traffic and reversing within site, it is down to
you to ensure the smooth running of the traffic on site and report any issues to your manager.

The driver is responsible for the safe movement of their vehicle you are there to assist and
help them and ensure that everyone on site is safe.

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