EUSR - CAT & Genny Training
Utility Excavations – Category 1: Locate Utility Services (HSG47)
Category 1: Locate Utility Services (HSG47) covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely detect utility services using recognised and approved detection methods.
Who
Site managers, supervisors, engineers and anyone tasked with locating underground cables. In addition, the Cable Avoidance (Cat and Genny) training course provides Operatives and Supervisors with the skills and knowledge to carry out cable avoidance work.
What
Basic principles of the location and also the avoidance of underground services.Hazard identification and the risks associated with them.Reading and interpreting site plans. Practical use of equipment.
When
This a half a day course and can be delivered by a trainer at your site.
why
It is a legal requirement to ensure that those appointed have been provided with sufficient training. This training will help your team indentify where underground services are laid so that they can be avoided.