Deep Excavation
Course
In Manchester
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Manchester
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Duration
2 Days
To provide the knowledge and skill required to safely support excavations using timber and steel systems and identify hazards associated with work in deep excavations. Suitable for: Operatives
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Course Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates should be able to:
- Describe relevant safety regulations and requirements relating to support of excavations.
- Identify the characteristics of principle soil types and associated hazards.
- Recognize the hazards and implement control measures for those hazards.
- Carry out risk assessments on deep excavation.
- Use basic tools and equipment for installing shoring.
- Install shoring systems using the correct method appropriate for different types of ground conditions.
- Withdraw support systems in the correct sequence.
- Understand emergency procedures.
- Carry out the above tasks safely.
Deep Excavation