EUSR Utility Excavations
As an approved Energy & Utility Skills Training Provider we can offer high quality endorsed training to dig safely: Locate and mark up buried services, use safe digging techniques and safely operate petrol driven cut off tools and angle grinders.
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Category 1: Locate Utility Services / CAT & Genny
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Category 2: Safe Digging Practices
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Abrasive Wheels - stihl saws & angle grinders
These practical courses can be delivered on their own or they can be combined.
HSG47 is covered on categories 1 & 2. These courses are a requirement for working on HS2.
We can deliver the training at a facility in Leeds or get in touch to arrange a closed course (dependent on minimum numbers and your location).
Category 1: Locate Utility Services
£160 + VAT per person
EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 covers the training and assessment required for those working to detect utility services using a CAT & Genny:
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HSG47 Avoiding danger from underground services
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Interpret service drawings
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Use a CAT & Genny to locate underground services
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Identify the dangers and hazards associated with underground services
See scheduled dates above or
get in touch to organise a closed course.
Category 2: Safe Digging Practices
£160 + VAT per person
EUSR Utility Excavations Category 2 covers the minimum training and assessment required for those carrying out and maintaining excavations using hand held tools and power tools:
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HSG47 Avoiding danger from underground services
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Interpret utility drawings
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Use safe digging techniques
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Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
Get in touch to organise a closed course.
Cat 1 & Cat 2: Combined
£300 + VAT per person
EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 & 2 combined and delivered over 1.5 days. Locate Utility Service and Implement Safe Digging Practices:
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HSG47 Avoiding danger from underground services
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Interpret service drawings
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Use a CAT & Genny to locate underground services
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Use safe digging techniques
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Identify the hazards and dangers associated with excavations and buried services
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Add in EUSR Abrasive Wheels (Stihl saw) for an additional £60 + VAT per person
See scheduled course dates above or
get in touch to organise a closed course.
Abrasive Wheels
£160 + VAT Per Person
The EUSR Abrasive Wheels scheme is designed to support the safety of individuals working with rotary grinding and cutting equipment:
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Hazards and risks associated with use of grinding and cutting wheels
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Pre-use checks on equipment and discs
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Safe operation of equipment
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Practical assessment for stihl saws and angle grinders
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Can be combined with EUSR Category 1 and 2 as a 2 day course.
Get in touch to organise a closed course.