EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5 - Install, Inspect & Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Excavation Support Systems

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Course Overview

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, HSG 47 guidance, 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 while installing ground support systems in a live dig environment with a specific temporary works designs. 

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Course Content

This construction course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical sides of excavation safety. The course will introduce the learner to the legislation and HSE’s guidance documents for excavation safety, as well as identifying other sources of information. 

• 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, such as specific PPE


• Be able to safely install, inspect, and remove timber, steel and proprietary shoring equipment with practical experience in doing so 


• Interpret specific temporary works designs

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Who Should Attend?

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee or carry out work in or around excavations. If you physically install, inspect or remove shoring systems and haven't had any formal training, this course is essential to minimise risk to yourself and those around you. 

This training also supports the requirements outlined in the following National Occupational Standards:

• EUSMUNC07 – Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Utilities Network Construction


• EUSGNC007 – Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Complex Operations in Gas Network Construction


• COSVR370 – Provide Temporary Excavation Support


• HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services


• HSG150 – Health and Safety in Construction


• CIRIA –  Trenching Practice (second edition R97)

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).