Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus
Course Overview
Number of Delegates: Maximum 8
Duration: 1 Day
Overview: This course is designed to make candidates aware of the dangers involved in excavating on public highways and private land and train them to detect and avoid most buried apparatus.
A light lunch will be provided to delegates attending this course.
Who Should Attend
Everyone connected with excavation will benefit from this course, including: designers and planners, safety personnel, site management and all operational staff including machine operators.
Course Content
Responsibility under Health & Safety at Work Act
Responsibility to work under HSG47
Obtaining and understanding utilities drawings
Use of locating Cat & Genny or similar
Careful excavation
Practical assessment.
Final Qualification
Candidates will gain a CABWI qualification certificate.
Additional Information
This course is highly participative with both theory and practical sessions, highlighted by the use of PowerPoint presentation.