EUSR - Install, Inspect & Remove Timber Support Systems - (Category 3)

This course is for managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee and/or carry out work in or around excavations. This course is essential in guaranteeing the safety of yourself and others around you when you are installing or removing timber shoring systems.

This one-day course introduces delegates to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation workand upon completion will be able to install, remove and inspect timber shoring equipment.

The EUSR Category 3 course content includes the following:

- Identifying the dangers and hazards associated with working in excavations

- Differentiate between soil types and conditions

- Recognise suitable ground retention systems

- Carry out risk assessments unique to excavations

- Recognise the hazards and implement control measures for those hazards

- Legislation including HSE guidance

By the end of the course the delegate will:

- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures associated with safety in excavations

- Be able to safely install, remove and inspect timber shoring equipment and gain practical experience in doing so

The course consists of a mix of classroom-based theory and practical sessions in live environments.

On successful completion you will receive a EUSR accredited certificate and ID card which is valid forthree years. You will also receive a certificate of learning for the theoretical elements and a personalcopy of excavation safety learner’s notes.