By the end of this course delegates should be able to answer and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Excavation Marshall – Banksperson
• Have knowledge of the equipment to be used and be conversant with risk assessments, method statements and permits to work
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
• Conduct all pre-excavation checks
• Agree communication signals and emergency procedures
• Safe positioning of Excavation Marshall – Banksperson
• Define and identify the different types of underground services
• Identify risks that excavations can present and how people can be affected
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Carry out all exploratory tasks
• Identify the risks of excavation near to underground services and the safe digging practices that should be adopted
• Carry out all end of shift and safe storage procedures