Cat & Genny and working around utilities

This course is designed to make candidates aware of the dangers involved in excavating on public highway and private land and train them to detect and avoid most buried apparatus. Everyone connected with excavation will benefit from this course, particularly site management and operational staff including machine operators but also designers, planners and safety personnel.

Course outline

• Responsibility under Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Responsibility to work to HSG47. (The avoidance of underground services)
• Obtaining and understanding utilities drawings.
• Observation of surface features - manholes, lamp standard etc.
• Use of locating Cat and Genny or similar. (Digi Cat)
• Careful excavation.
• Practical assessment.

Training Method

Classroom based in the morning with theory and utility spotting exercise, followed by practical session in the afternoon. Course presentation is by powerpoint.

Candidates will need the following PPE:

• Safety shoes / boots
• Waterproof clothing
• Fluorescent Waistcoat/Jacket
• Gloves
• Overalls/work clothes

Duration: One day