Excavation Training Course

Excavation Training Course

Course Syllabus

This Excavation training course outlines the hazards associated with excavations in the construction industry. The course details various risk mitigation and control measures that can be put in place provide a safe system of work. Requirements around monitoring and checking of excavations are also included in the course programme.

The course is intended for all construction workers, supervisors, managers that may be involved in excavation activity during a construction project.

ASM GROUP

On completion of this training participants will:

  • Be aware of Excavation Hazards
  • Know the controls necessary to mitigate the risks
  • Be aware of the limitations of the control measures applied
  • Be familiar with the requirements for checking Excavations
  • Be aware of the steps to be taken in Emergencies
  • Introduction
  • Legal Requirements and Guides
  • Overview of Excavations and Shoring Guide
  • Excavation Hazards
    • Contact with Underground Utilities
    • Sidewall Cave-in
    • Other Excavation Hazards
    • Entry and Exit
    • Excavation Safety Checklists
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Emergencies

Got a Question before you Book?

Fill in the contact form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.