Cable avoidance training is part of the safety standard for professionals working near underground utility services. In most regions, including the UK, cable avoidance is legally required to avoid serious injuries, service disruptions and financial losses. At Sygma Solutions Ltd, we offer a CAT course designed to train and equip professionals with the essential skills needed to ensure safety in construction and utility environments.
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Safety is paramount in the field of utility and construction work. Preventing accidents and ensuring the team’s well-being is not only good practice but a legal requirement. This is where Sygma Solutions Ltd’s CAT & Genny training course comes to the rescue.
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A career in cable avoidance, often associated with utility locating and ground disturbance safety, can be both rewarding and challenging.
As a leading provider of CAT training,we at Sygma Solutions understand the importance of presenting a balanced view of any career path. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of pursuing a career in cable avoidance.
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If you work in the construction industry or any field that involves digging, excavating, or ground disturbance, you’ve likely heard about the importance of cable avoidance training. But what exactly can you expect to learn in your cable avoidance training course?
In this blog post, we’ll provide insight into the five essential things you’ll gain from a well-structured cable avoidance training program.
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In Great Britain, more than 60,000 cable strikes are reported whilst performing excavation work. These accidents are devastating for workers, the community, and businesses. This makes cable avoidance essential, and workers must have the proper training to excavate safely.
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The CAT & Genny is a cable avoidance tool and signal generator used to detect cables and reduce the likelihood of cable strikes. These tools pave the way for safer digging and regular excavation, groundwork and construction sites. However, it is not as easy as it seems to pinpoint the location of underground services, even if workers are using advanced equipment. Hence, the CAT &Genny training course from Sygma Solutions Ltd. comes to the rescue.
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Are you working with or within the underground services sector? If so, it is highly likely that you have come across various companies offering cable avoidance tools. It is a known fact that not all the tools are great. You have to know how to separate the grain from the chaff. One way to do this is by enrolling for a CAT course in a prestigious training centre, such as Sygma Solutions Ltd. The training programme is focused on teaching the participants the use and limitations of cable avoidance tools.
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In any excavation project, whether it’s for construction, utilities maintenance, or landscaping, striking underground services is a significant risk that must not be underestimated. The consequences of such incidents can range from costly repairs and project delays to severe injuries and fatalities. At Sygma Solutions, we understand the critical importance of prioritising safety in all digging operations.
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Many gardeners don’t think twice about digging their veg plot and sowing a couple of rows of peas or beans. They probably don’t think about planting a shrub or a small tree either. Just dig the hole, put some compost in it, plant the shrub, backfill the hole, and let Mother Nature carry on from there.
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Almost all construction projects these days commence with excavation of one sort or another. When constructing any building other than a garden shed, it is necessary to have firm foundations, and that means digging.
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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies
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1 Day Public Genny & CAT Course
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days
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Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course
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