Safe Support for Deep Excavations

Overview
Introduction
Legislation, Factories Act etc
Reasons for installing ground support systems
Trench collapse soil variation
Causes of Trench Collapse
Choice of Support Method
Safety Precautions
Location of Underground Plant


Suitable For
Anyone working in, around or supervising work in Deep Excavations

Teaching
Methods Classroom (Powerpoint, Handouts, Videos, Written Assessment)
Practical (Demonstrations, Hands On, Assessment of Competence)

Pre Requisites
Physically Fit

Aims
To equip the candidates with the skills to erect, remove and inspect various types of support in deep excavations.