SHOC offers a 1 day course that is designed for delegates who require the ability to design and create a Safe System of Work when working near all underground utilities In accordance with Health and Safety Guidance HSG47 and Construction Design and Management Regulation 34.

This guidance outlines the dangers which can arise from work near underground services and gives advice on how to reduce the risks

It is aimed mainly at clients, designers, planning supervisors, employers, operators, managers and supervisors and applies to situations where work involves penetrating the ground at or below surface level.

Two Trainers with over 65 years’ experience working on the underground and overhead electricity network.

• WHAT DO ALL CANDIDATES RECEIVE?
  • A personal detailed help pack containing picture identification of the underground network and relevant safety information and advice
  • Abbreviations for electricity distribution terminology
  • Example of HSG 47 working document
  • Outside exercise in use of cat and genny
  • Questionnaire to be completed in order to obtain certification
  • Upon completion of the course SHOC will offer the following at no further cost:
  • On-going support / Working partnership
  • Dedicated contact details of the trainers for advice and support
  • Free updates provided for the help pack as and when changes occur

  This course will enable the delegate to:

  • Understand their legal responsibilities
  • Adopt Safe Digging Practice around underground apparatus
  • Identify common utility colours and materials
  • Operate and use a cat and genny
  • Working in close proximity to all underground utilities in accordance with Health and Safety Guidance Notes HSG47
  • Introduction to GS6 ( avoidance of overhead power lines)
  • Working in close proximity to sub stations
  • Special requirements for safe working in close proximity to high pressure pipe lines
  • Understanding utilities drawings and plans

  Providers in training of ALL CAT’s and Gennys including latest RD800 and ECAT 4 Models. Working in close proximity to electricity sub stations. Special requirements for safe working in close proximity to high pressure / Oil Fuel pipe lines Interpretation of utilities drawings and plans.