EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5 - Install, Inspect & Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Excavation Support Systems

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This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are but not limited to the HSE’s HSG150, HSG 47 guidance, the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report.

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Course Details

This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are but not limited to the HSE’s HSG150, HSG 47 guidance, the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report.

Learners will become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions, and will come to understand a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). This course also includes practical training and assessments while installing ground support systems in a live dig environment with a specific temporary works designs.

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Who Will Benefit

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee or carry out work in or around excavations. If you physically install, inspect or remove shoring systems and haven’t had any formal training, this course is essential to minimise risk to yourself and those around you.

Certifications

You will receive:

  • EUSR photo id card with qualification stated on the back of the card
  • Groundforce Training certificate of attendance (in addition to EUSR card)
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Guides Learning Hours

The minimum guided learning hours for a delivery combination of 3 Categories, such as EUSR Categories 3+4+5 is sixteen hours.

Practical Assessment

All Performance Criteria (PC) must be assessed through observation of the individual carrying out activities that enable the demonstration of skills, knowledge and understanding required to meet each PC.

A ‘Live Dig’ will be integrated and conducted as part of the training and assessment, use of a pre-prepared concrete lined pit is not permitted.

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FAQs

How deep can a trench be without shoring?

Regardless of depth, we recommend shoring equipment is installed in all excavations and that a site specific risk assessment is carried out.

How do I install a trench support system?

All of our equipment is supplied with installation guides which should be read in conjunction with your own site specific risk assessments.

How do you install a trench box?

On site, the trench box panels and struts will be safely assembled at ground level prior to setting in the partially dug trench. The trench box can then be installed using the traditional dig and push method, connecting any additional top boxes as the excavation proceeds and finally fitting any edge protection barriers.

Can you stack trench boxes?

Depending on the soil pressures acting on the panels, trench boxes allow for up to two additional top boxes to be stacked on the base box. A simple connection system using a cassette and pin system quickly and easily connects the boxes.

Do I need a Temporary Works Design?

We recommend that a temporary works design is in place for every piece of temporary works equipment you install. You can request a temporary works design from Groundforce through our design request form.

Do I need to use a Trench Support System?

If you have to ask this question, the answer is probably yes. In almost all cases you will require a trench support system when digging excavations. There are very rare exceptions to this, but it requires that the excavation itself has been carefully designed. The important thing to be aware of is that no matter the depth of your excavation, it is always safest to use trench support systems.

Do trench boxes prevent cave-ins?

Yes, providing a temporary works design has demonstrated that the box is suitable for the specific application and ground conditions present.

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