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Location of Underground Services (LUGS)
- Duration: 2 DAY
- Price: POA
- No. Of Participants: 8 (maximum,)
- Certification: SOLAS CSCS Identity Card & FETAC certification will be awarded to those who successfully complete & pass this two day course
- Assessment: Assessment is by a theory and practical test
- Available locations:In our training centre Ireland TT Ltd, Unit 11C Parkmore Industrial Estate, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12. Courses are available across Ireland at client’s premises nationwide
- Available languages: all languages
The aim of the Location of Underground course is to ensure that operators become competent in the safe use of Underground detection cable locator equipment
Course Objectives
On completion of this course the learners will
- Understand the types of services & hazards likely to be encountered when breaking ground
- Learn to use Cable Avoidance Tools & Signal Generators (CAT & GENNY) to locate, pinpoint & trace underground services
- Understand the practice of “Safe Digging” when undertaking Excavations or Trial holes
- Demonstrate ability to safely conduct activities in accordance with legislation & the HSA Approved Code of Practice for “Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
Course Programme
- Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
- HSA Approved Code of Practice for “Avoiding Danger from Underground Services”
- Risk Assessment – Safe Systems of Work – Planning the Work
Special Instructions for This Course: Learners must have an up to date Safe Pass Card & their own PPE
Certification: SOLAS CSCS Identity Card & FETAC certification will be awarded to those who successfully complete & pass this two day course
Course Outline
Day 1:
- Introduction to legislation
- Hazards of different services
- Safe working procedure
- CAT Modes – Power
- Radio, Genny
- Use of CAT – Searching
- Pinpointing, Tracing
- Use of Genny – Induction
- Direct Connection
- Clamping
- Lost signals, Nulling out, Depth finding
- Practical Exercise
Day 2:
- Safe operation of plant Soil Pick
- Safety in excavations
- Safe backfilling
- Requirement for Signing, Lighting & Guarding card
- Requirement for Health & Safety at Roadworks card
- Practical test and trial hole
- Multiple choice assessment
Driver CPC Training
Abrasive Wheels
