EUSR - Install, Inspect & Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Shoring Systems

Category 3: Install, Inspect & Remove Timber Support Systems covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to install, inspect and remove timber excavation support systems.

Category 4: Install, Inspect & Remove Steel Support Systems covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to install, inspect and remove steel excavation support systems.

Category 5: Install, Inspect & Remove Proprietary Support Systems covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to install, inspect and remove proprietary excavation support systems

 The standard has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards:

• 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
• COSVR370 Provide Temporary Excavation Support

It also incorporates the relevant requirements of:

• City and Guilds Level 2 Awards in Excavation Support Systems (6146-21) Nov 2012
• HSG47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
• HSG150 Health and Safety in Construction
• CIRIA Trenching Practice (second edition R97)
• British Standard 4978: 2007:2011 Visual Strength Grading of Softwood

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

- Comply with relevant legislation, Regulations and Company procedures when installing, inspecting or removing support systems, specifically:

• Checking that a safe system of work exists
• Ensuring a Risk Assessment has been completed at the planning stage
• Checking that if required, a Permit to Work is in place
• Checking that if required, a lift plan is in place

- Interpret design plans and work instructions and effectively communicate with colleagues on site
- Identify the dangers, hazards and risks associated with excavations and the installation or removal of support systems

Duration: 

2 Days