In British civil engineering, a banksman is the person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached. The term `dogman` may be used in Australia and New Zealand. ==Contemporary== Crane or large vehicle drivers do not always have clear visibility of the loading area, especially wh..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksman
The person who is responsible for loading and unloading drams and men onto/off the cage at pit top and also signalling that the cage is ready to be moved.
Found on http://www.welshcoalmines.co.uk/Glossary.htm