Sibbald Training
EUSR Cat 3 Excavation Support
The aim of this EUSR Cat 3 course is to provide delegates with knowledge of installing groung support systems in a live environment
This course is ideal for
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.Loading availability...
Course Aims
About EUSR Category 3 - Install, Inspect and Remove Timber Shoring Systems
This Safety course introduced the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are, but not limited to, the HSE's HSG15O and HSG47 guidance documents, as well as the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report.
This course includes practical training and assessments whist installing ground support systems, in a live dig environment, with specific temporary work designs.
Course Content
- Identify hazards associated with timber excavations and implement control measures
- Differentiate between soil types and ground conditions
- Recognise suitable ground retention systems
- Carry out risk assessments unique to excavations
- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures associated with safety in excavations
- Execute the safe installation, removal, and inspection of timber shoring systems
- Interpret specific temporary work designs