Description
The EUSR HSG47 – Avoiding Dangers from Underground Services (HV Substations) course provides training for safe excavation near underground utilities within or adjacent to live HV substations. It covers HSG47 guidance, CAT & Genny use, utility identification, and safe digging practices to prevent utility strikes. The course supports compliance for operatives, supervisors, and nominated roles working in high-risk National Grid environments.
What you will learn
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
Apply HSG47 principles for safe excavation near underground services
Interpret utility drawings and identify buried services
Use CAT & Genny equipment correctly
Carry out safe digging practices in HV substation environments
Recognise risks from underground and overhead utilities
Work safely in compliance with industry and National Grid requirements
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