EUSR Category 2 – Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices
Course Duration: 1 Day
Course Locations: Ashford, Blackridge, Bodelwyddan, Cannington, Colchester, Cwmgwili, Farnham, Fenny Compton, Hartlepool, Holywell, Irthlingborough, Iver, Leeds, Leyland, Llandarcy, Llanharry, Mawnan Smith, Neath, Redditch, Rochford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Weston-super-Mare, Wigan, Worksop.
Onsite Training also available subject to availability and necessary approvals
EUSR Category 2 – Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices
This safety critical course includes both theoretical and practical assessments in order to increase the knowledge required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand held power tools. Often referred to as Safe Digging Practices, our instruction goes beyond traditional ‘in-house' sessions and is mapped to both EUSR and National Occupational Standards.
- Understand general and specific legislation and guidance pertaining to excavation, construction and groundworks. Examples are: HSWA 1974, CDM 2015, HSG150, HSGG 47, Work at Height Regs 2015, PUWER 1998, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, EUSMUNC07, EUSGNC007, COSVR370
- Recognise when and why excavation support should be employed and the specific safety and shoring systems to prevent near misses, accidents, injuries and/or fatalities on-site
- Distinguish between good and bad practices via increased education in this specialist area
- Identify ground/soil types and changeable conditions faced on-site, including dealing with water
- Carry out or interpret Risk Assessments, Permits & Temporary Works Designs
EUSR is the recognised register of training and skills for the energy and utilities sector and is part of the Energy & Utility Skills Group. Most EUSR training schemes and programmes are built around standards developed in collaboration with industry employers. Others are aligned with nationally recognised occupational standards or qualifications.
Across all schemes, EUSR applies its expertise in training and assessment design to ensure each programme is both valid and relevant to current industry needs. Many courses in this section are delivered by highly experienced instructors with extensive sector knowledge. Training combines theoretical learning with practical assessment to ensure that the skills gained translate effectively to on-site performance and productivity.
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