Location and Avoidance of Underground Services

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SOLAS

Location and Avoidance of Underground Services

The Solas Location of Underground Services Course equips participants with the skills to safely locate and avoid underground utilities, reducing the risk of accidental damage during excavation. This essential course covers detection techniques, safe work practices, and equipment use, ideal for construction and utility workers.

 

 

Cost of this Course: 500.00

Course Description

  • Use of SOLAS PowerPoint presentation
  • Legal & Occupational Responsibilities
  • Liaison with others
  • Risk Assessment
  • Planning the work
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Video Presentation
  • Introduction to location & detection equipment –functional checks
  • Practical on-site location of underground services (by each delegate)
  • Practical techniques for locating various services –pipes, cables, street lighting, concrete reinforcing bars and locating tee connections.
  • Further practical exercise –incorporating all associated equipment
  • Maintenance & storage of equipment
  • Safe digging techniques
  • Questions & Answers

Course Requirements

To attend the course, you need:

  1. A valid Safe Pass Card
  2. To be at least 18 years old.
  3. To bring a passport-sized photo on the day of the course.
  4. To bring a valid photo ID (Passport or Driving License).
  5. A valid PPS number.
  6. A minimum 6 months experience on a continuous basis which must be confirmed in writing and signed by the employer and applicant.

 

On Site & Group Courses

We also provide In-house – On site training for groups and group discounts are also available. Please Contact us or give us a call –  Tap to Call   for information & a quotation.

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