Trench Support Awareness (Managers) -SK066
Aims
This training course is for managers who are involved with works requiring excavation activities that will involve the use of trench support/shoring.
Objectives
The learner will be able to:
Understand the health and safety regulations and environmental practices when planning or working in or around excavations
Understand the requirements for utility drawings and line search documents
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
Understand the requirement for risk assessments unique to excavations
Differentiate between soil types and conditions
Recognise suitable ground retention systems
Understand the various methods of ground retention systems
Learning Outcomes
- Develop competency in safe working practices
- Compliance with LHS procedures and H&S legislation
- Promote good practice in the workplace
Entry Requirements
- Authorised Training request (Applications without authorised training requests will be removed from the course)
Course Duration
1 Day
Refresher Every 5 years