Cat and Genny (Cable Avoidance)
Duration:
1 Day
Course Aims
This course of training is to give company personnel the opportunity to understand how cable avoidance tools work; give practice opportunities on locating/identifying underground services that pose a potential hazard; and how safe digging practices form part of a safe system of work.
Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will:
- Understand the main health and safety legislation requirements relating to the use of service avoidance tools
- Understand the hazards associated with underground services
- Be familiar with the various principals of operation of cable avoidance tools and also their limitations
- Understand the necessity for planning underground service surveys
- Know the correct survey methods and the appropriate marking methods
- Know what the safe digging practices are and how to implement them
- Understand the need for the appropriate emergency procedures
Training Method
Skill, knowledge and competence will be assessed throughout the course by the use of questions/answers, practical skill in using cable avoidance tools, and a final assessment by written questionnaire.
Maximum Number of Candidates
The maximum number of candidates for this course is 8.
Venue
This course can be carried out at our training centre in Stockton or at a venue of your choice providing all necessary facilities and equipment are available.
Equipment Required (when carrying out training on site)
- Classroom area with electricity supply and enough tables and chairs to seat all candidates comfortably and allow our Instructor to set up his training equipment
