EUSR - Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices

• HSG47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
• HSG150 Health and Safety in Construction

A must for those who excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and handheld power tools. All our EUSR courses are delivered by tutors who have credible years of experience and knowledge working within the Construction, Utility and Civil Engineering Sectors and goes beyond your traditional training.

As well as theoretical knowledge, this course includes practical training undertaken in a realistic training environment.

Who Should Attend: 

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to, or want to implement safe digging and excavation practices.

Course Contents: 

• Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information
• Ensure all necessary location, marking and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
• Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
• Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations

Assessments: 

Learners are assessed through a mix of theory and practical training.

Certification: 

Upon successfully completing this course will receive an EUSR photo ID card with this qualification stated on the back of the card.

Duration: 

1 Day