LOCATION AND AVOIDANCE OF UNDERGROUND APPARATUS
Description
The finer details.
Utilities apparatus and highways services are important infrastructure that are used to distribute or control a range of services to the public. Utilities are generally considered to include electricity, gas, water, sewerage and communication services.
To make the services less susceptible to deterioration from the elements, vandalism and accidental damage, they are where possible buried underground.
This protects the infrastructure, whilst having the added benefit of maintaining the aesthetic quality of the landscape.
If the proper precautions are not taken, damage to underground utilities apparatus and highways services can cause fatal or severe injury, as well as significant disruption and environmental damage.
This training course has been developed to help you understand how to safely undertake the location and avoidance of underground apparatus and highways services. The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience, but there are many aspects involved in avoiding danger from underground apparatus and services and many skills that have to be mastered.
When you have completed the training course, you will be assessed for your level of performance and knowledge.
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Duration: 1 Day(s)
Plant and Machinery Courses
Full Course
Plant and Machinery Courses
Course Specific Notes
Required PPE
Arc Flash & Flame-Retardant Outerwear: Protects against melting fabric during an electrical cable strike.
Hi-Vis Vest or Jacket: Must meet EN ISO 20471 (Class 2 or 3) for roadside and machinery visibility.
Insulated Gloves: Protects against electrical shock, cuts, and punctures.
Safety Boots: Heavy-duty boots with steel or composite toe caps and puncture-resistant midsoles.
Hard Hat: Protects against impacts and debris from plant machinery.
Eye & Hearing Protection: Safety glasses and ear defenders for flying debris and tool noise.
FFP3 Dust Mask: Required if breaking ground or concrete to prevent inhaling silica dust.
Core Safe Digging Rules
CAT & Genny: Always use calibrated cable avoidance tools before digging.
Insulated Tools: Use fully insulated shovels and spades to expose services.
Important Information:
We're looking forward to welcoming you to VMT. Please take a moment to read the information below before attending your course.
Joining instructions and any equipment requirements will be emailed approximately 14 days before your course, or as soon as possible for late bookings.
Some courses have pre-requisite qualifications. Please check the individual course requirements before booking and ensure all delegates meet them.
For Refresher Courses, a copy of the original qualification certificate(s) must be emailed to info@vmtltd.net before attending.
Tea, coffee and refreshments are provided, but lunch is not. As we're based in a rural location, we recommend bringing your own food.
Your booking confirmation email confirms your booking, payment, course date and timings.
Full venue details and directions will be included in your joining instructions.
All VMT Training Centres are located in Northamptonshire.
If you have any questions before your course, please get in touch. Our team will be happy to help.
