By the end of the training, delegates will be able to:
• Safely operate CAT & Genny cable avoidance tools
• Understand the limitations of locating equipment
• Read and interpret utility plans accurately
• Carry out excavation work safely, reducing the risk of injury or service strikes
• Comply with HSG 47 and relevant UK health & safety legislation
• Site Managers and Supervisors
• Engineers and utilities personnel
• Anyone tasked with locating underground cables and pipes
Theory Training:
1. Explanation of the “Safe System of Work” – HSG 47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
2. The importance of using cable locators
3. Risks of cable strikes and limitations of equipment
4. Understanding and interpreting utility plans
5. Marking up utility plans, identifying marker posts, covers, and visible signs of utility routes
6. Safe digging practices
7. CAT & Genny instructional DVD
Practical Training:
1. Hands-on use of CAT & Genny locators
2. Reading and scanning excavation areas
3. Using locator accessories effectively
4. Identifying buried services safely
• Delegates participate in theory and practical exercises
• Completion of a multiple-choice assessment
• Each participant receives a certificate of attendance from Alban Safety