Service Avoidance Training

Given the inherent risks associated with undertaking intrusive site investigations, we have recently undertaken a Service Avoidance, CAT & Genny and RD4000 course in conjunction with Equipe Training Limited.

The course included instruction in the following content:

• Legislation and Standards;
• Contractual Responsibilities;
• How to read Service Plans;
• Safe Systems of Work i.e. GEL policy and Permit to Dig;
• Safe Digging Practices;
• Utility Detection using a CAT & Genny and RD4000;
• Utility Detection using Geophysical Methods.

Our Lead Drillers who attended the course were:

We have also taken the opportunity to update our Company method statements, risk assessments and policy in respect of the avoidance of danger from buried services.