EUSR Install, inspect and remove Timber shoring systems
Upcoming Dates
Duration: 3 Days
Who Should Attend
Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee and/or carry out work in or around excavations. If you physically install or remove shoring systems and haven’t had any formal training, this course is essential to guarantee the safety of yourself and those around you.
Aim
This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are, but not limited to, the HSE’s HSG150 and HSG 47 guidance documents, as well as the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report.
Learners will become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions, and will come to understand a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). This course also includes practical training and assessments whilst installing ground support systems in a live environment with a specific temporary works designs.
Objectives
- Identify the dangers and hazards associated with working in excavations.
- Differentiate between soil types and conditions.
- Recognise suitable ground retention systems.
- Carry out risk assessments unique to excavations.
- Recognise the hazards, and implement control measures for those hazards.
- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures associated with safety in excavations.
- Be able to safely install, remove and inspect proprietary shoring equipment and gain practical experience in doing so
What you will receive?
- Professionally delivered training by City and Guild qualified trainers to a minimum level of PTLLS.
- Groundforce Training photo id card with level of training stated on back of card
- Groundforce Training/EUSR (Energy & Utilities Skills Register) A4 certificate
- Personal copy of excavation safety learners notes