Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness (Gas)

Who Should Attend

Operatives and Supervisors involved in gas network construction operations

Prerequisites

None

Aims

To provide training and assessment for the basic areas of Health, Safety and Environment for all operatives working on gas distribution networks in the UK. This course has been designed to assure the basic standard of individuals working on site and to give them sufficient knowledge and awareness to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

This scheme is registered by Energy and Utility Skills.  The scheme is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) allowing utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites for purposes of utilities work without the need to hold a separate card.

Objectives

At the end of the day’s training course candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

Core Modules

Module 1: Understanding our workplace responsibilities

Module 2: Understanding the effects of our work on the environment

Module 3: Identifying and controlling risks

Module 4: Common hazards and controls in the workplace

Module 5: Occupational health hazards

Module 6: Responding to emergencies

Gas Modules

Module 14: Highway working and excavations (Gas)

Module 15: Pressure regulating installations

Module 16: Safety in premises

Duration

1 Day