NRSWA –for Operatives and Supervisors–Avoiding Dangers from Underground Services
Who Should Attend
Experienced Operatives and Supervisors
Prerequisites
Have experience in the use of cable avoidance tools and associated ancillary equipment.
Aims
To provide Operatives and Supervisors with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely identify, locate, and avoid underground services during street works and excavation activities, ensuring compliance with NRSWA and HSG47.
Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Recognise common underground services and associated hazards.
- Interpret utility plans, drawings, and statutory records.
- Use Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny) correctly and safely.
- Apply HSG47 principles to planning, locating, and excavating near services.
- Implement safe systems of work, permits, and risk controls.
- Supervise or carry out safe excavation practices to prevent service strikes.
- Demonstrate practical competence in locating and marking underground services.
Assessment
Knowledge Assessment:
- On-line test covering key learning points.
Practical Assessment:
- Locate and mark services using CAT & Genny.
- Demonstrate correct scanning patterns in readiness for safe excavation techniques.
Outcome
- CABWI Certificate Operatives & Supervisors – Unit LA
Duration
