Health and Safety
This course is designed for those who require the ability to design and create a Safe System of Work and documents to operate machinery / plant within close proximity to overhead electric power lines in accordance with Health and Safety Guidance Notes GS6 (Fourth Edition) and Energy Networks Association Technical Specifications ENATS 43-8. The day will set out the criteria needed to consider where access to a place of work may pass under, or the actual work activity, may be below or in close proximity to electric overhead power lines. It introduces trainees to the hazards and risks involved with overhead powerlines and to comply with health and safety legislation. By the end of the course learners will have an understanding of the health and safety requirements regarding their duty of care in providing information, instruction, responsibilities and the obligations of all parties including the local Distribution Network Operator at the design and creation of a Safe System of Work where work is to be carried out in close proximity to overhead electric power lines. The length of training may vary depending on the objectives covered, the ratio of trainee/instructor and the ability and previous experience of the trainees. The delivery of training covers a mix of both theory and practical elements. Half day refresher is practically based and held on site/outside. Considers changes to legislation & practice, and re assesses practical skills NOS/GUIDANCE - Health and Safety Guidance Notes GS6 (Fourth Edition) and Energy Networks Association Technical Specifications ENATS 43-8.
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