Deep Excavations Training

Deep Excavations Training

Digging trenches and foundations for drains, utilities etc. are one of the first jobs to be carried out on a construction site and unluckily for some it is the last job they carry out.

Workers with many years experience in excavation work are often deceived by the appearance of the ground which they are convinced will stand with little or no support for as long as they have to work in it.

Every year an average of 7 people are killed and many more injured when excavations people are working in collapse. The risk is evident when you consider that 1 cubic meter of soil can weigh as much as 1 tonne, and is quite common that the volume of soil collapses into an unsupported excavation.

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Deep Excavation Training

Course duration: 2 Days Qualifications: Certificate of Competence

Course Content

This course is designed to teach delegates the hazards associated with working in deep trenches. During the course delegates will learn the following:

  • Trench support
  • Safety in excavations
  • HGG185
  • CIRA Report


Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for anyone who works in trenches or deep excavations.

Prices and Locations

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City & Guilds 2 Days Deep Excavation Training

Course duration: 2 Days Qualifications: City & Guilds Certificate

Course Content

This course gives and excellent overview of the safety requirements of ground support systems and commonly used methods of support used in the construction industry are presented. By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

 

  • Support shallow / medium trenches in a range of ground conditions using timber, trench sheeting etc.
  • Determine the safety aspects appertaining to supporting excavations
  • Carry out inspection of ground support systems in a safe working manner
  • Identify main dangers associated with working in excavations.


Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for engineers or operatives who require knowledge of safe methods of supporting excavations.

Prices and Locations

Call us on 0845 130 7411 for more information

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City & Guilds 3 Days Deep Excavation Training

Course duration: 3 Days Qualifications: City & Guilds Certificate

Course Content

This course is designed to give engineers and operatives the knowledge and practical experience of safe methods of support excavations. It provides the necessary skills that are required for personnel that have to construct / inspect ground support systems.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

  • Identify the main points within the Construction (General Provision) Regulations 1961 Part IV
  • List the major causes of excavation failure and prevent suitable solutions to prevent failure
  • Identify the main dangers associated with working in excavations
  • State the types of ground support systems available and correct method of support for specific ground conditions
  • Trenches as confined spaces
  • Casualty recovery from a trench
  • HSG 185 & HSG 47 avoiding underground services
  • CDM 2007


Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for engineers or operatives have to construct / inspect ground support systems.

Prices and Locations

Call us on 0845 130 7411 for more information

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