EUSR - Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices

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£315 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 1 day

Trainer: G1138TS

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Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools. The standard has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards:

EUSEPUS043 Carry out Excavation Work on Underground Cables in Electricity Power Environment
EUSMUNC07 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Utility Networks Construction
EUSGNC007 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Complex Operations in Gas Network Construction

It also incorporates the relevant requirements of HSE guidance documents:

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

Achievement of the standard demonstrates effective performance, by being able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

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

Duration:

1 Day

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