EUSR 4 & 5 - Plus Excavation Rescue

2 days
8 MAX

This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are, but not limited to, HSE’s HSG150 and HSG47 guidance: The Construction Industry Research and Information Associations Report. Learners will become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions, and gain understanding in a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). This course also includes excavation rescue methods combined with practical training and assessments while installing ground support systems. Training is undertaken in a live dig environment using specific temporary works designs.

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Course Objectives

  • 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
  • Be able to safely install, use and remove davit arm
    systems
  • 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
  • Identify current legislation and guidance in relation to working in confined spaces
  • Duties of rescue 
  • Recognise potential weather hazards
  • Be able to safely install, use and remove davit arm systems 
  • Practically utilise stretchers and harnesses as part of an excavation rescue

Certification

  • EUSR photo id card with qualification stated on the back of the card (valid for 3 years) 
  • Groundforce Training certificate of attendance (in addition to EUSR card)
Certification

Who Will Benefit?

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.

Where a design specifies the use of an excavation rescue system, such as a davit arm, you are required to hold a formal training qualification to show you are trained and competent to assemble and use the equipment. This industry recognised safety training course provides learners with the necessary instruction.

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