| Safety in Excavations (Managers and Supervisors)
Duration and Venue
This is a two-day course aimed at managers and supervisors planning or controlling work which includes excavation on site or in the public highway.
Content
The course covers Hazard identification through to temporary or permanent backfill of the excavation. The course includes group exercises, presentations and practical exercises on site. An end of course question paper is set to determine learning outcomes. The modules include:HSE Guidance documents and their interpretation, Risk assessments and method statements, Correct use of a CAT & Genny, Soil analysis, Methods of trench support available, Inspection and audit strategies, Understanding plans and schematic drawings.
Assessment and Certification
The course material is evaluated by means of ongoing assessments, observation of the practical elements and an end of course assessment paper. |