What is the most dangerous part of constructing a new building? Is it the height? Is it the design? Is it the floor? Is it the roofing system? Is it the electrics? Anything else?
Well, all of those things are vitally important, of course. And a lot more besides. But we believe that the most dangerous part of constructing a building starts right at the bottom. That is not on the earth surface itself, but below the surface.
When carrying out any sort of excavation work it is vital to do everything possible to avoid striking underground utilities. They can be absolutely anywhere. Some places are obvious, while others are not. The best thing to do is to follow the advice given in HSG47 by the Health & Safety Executive, and that is unless you know otherwise, you should assume that they are present where you are going to dig. The emphasis on the word “know” is ours.
While slips and falls are the most common causes of accidents and injuries during the course of the working day, there are several others which can also cause injury and even fatalities. Many of these are concerned with groundwork. When digging or excavating anywhere in the UK, there is always not just the possibility, but the probability, that there are underground services in the area concerned.
Causing damage to underground services during the course of a project can have severe repercussions. Not the least of these is the risk of injury – which can be serious and is sometimes fatal – but it can cause delays to the project, environmental damage, and incur considerable costs. It can also severely harm the reputation of the contractor concerned. All of these are very sound reasons for following the guidelines of the HSE in its publication HSG47 (Third edition) published in 2014 which is entirely concerned with the avoidance of striking underground services. One of its’ key points is that underground services are widespread and that you should assume they are present unless you have been shown otherwise.
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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies
– 2 days
Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D
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Module 2 – PAS128 Level B Training – can include Level 4 assessment – CICES GUES01 E-I
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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100/8200 & VIVAX)
In depth course covering electromagnetic locators, theory and intensive practical on our real world training site.
Cost: £295 per person
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30th – 31st May 2024
23rd – 24th July 2024
5th – 6th September 2024
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing
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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers
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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course
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1 Day Public Genny & CAT Course – Can include ProQual Level 2 Qualification as an option
Cost: £175 plus VAT
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online
Cost: £275 PLUS REG FEE
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment
Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
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Open level 5 assessment dates at Sygma Solutions, Wigan
Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days
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Dates:
3rd – 7th June 2024
1st – 5th July 2024
Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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15th – 19th April 2024 Limited spaces available
20th – 24th May 2024
10th – 14th June 2024
8th – 12th July 2024
Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course
24th – 25th June 2024
1st – 2nd July 2024
24th – 25th September 2024
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GPS Course & Total Station Introduction
This is a 2 day dedicated GPS course with an introduction to Total Station
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