COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives for N027
Excavation Marshall – Banksperson
➢ 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 Method Statements – Risk Assessments – Permits to work
➢ Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
➢ Conduct all pre-excavating 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 may be affected
➢ Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
➢ Carry out exploratory tasks
➢ Identify the risks of excavating near to underground services, and the safe digging practices that should be adopted
➢ Carry out all end of shift and safe storage procedures
