At the end of this course, learners will be able to understand the practical skills of an underground service and the occupational health and safety risk management which ensures safety, compliance and effective risk management in the underground environment.

Introduction to Health and Safety in Underground Services

• Describe the particular health and safety challenges that risks pose with regard to underground services like utility installation, construction, and maintenance within an enclosure or confined space.
• Recognize the role of planning in accident, injury and even fatalities prevention and the importance of safety measures in the underground work environment.

Risk Assessment for Underground Work Activities

• Be able to demonstrate the ability to perform risk assessments for underground services which would include recognizing hazards of toxic gases, cave-ins, and equipment malfunctions.
• Know how to assess and rank the risks and control measures and in turn ensure the safety of workers in underground environments.

Safety Regulations and Standards for Services Undertaken in the Underground

• Know some of the most important health and safety regulations and standards of services undertaken in the underground like: OSHA, Confined Space and local regulations dealing with services rendered for underground works.
• Know how to apply these policies through compliance using measures like the required documentation, service area inspections and regular surveillance.

PPE for Underground Work

• Uncover the details concerning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including helmets, gas detectors, respirators, and other protective clothing relevant to underground workers.
• Understand how to select and properly maintain PPE suited to specific risks of underground environments and ensure the safety of the workers during all operations.

Procedures for Emergencies and Rescue in Underground Services

• Appreciate the emergency procedures needed for working underground, including evacuation plans, rescue operations, and dealing with harmful materials.
• Understand the procedures for formulating emergency response plans and training the personnel on how to respond quickly and safely to various situations that require emergency intervention.

Training will be conducted via Microsoft Team Meeting, online. Meeting invites will be shared on the day before the first day of training.

Successful candidates will be awarded with completion certificate awarded by Phoenix Safety Consultants UK

This course will be useful for a wide range of professionals including but not limited to:

• Safety managers and coordinators having major responsibilities of occupational safety and health.
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Environmental health and safety specialists
• Construction workers and site managers
• Manufacturing and industrial plant workers
• Human resources personnel for better understanding of occupational safety and health to support business continuity
• Facility managers
• Risk and insurance managers
• Health and safety consultants
• Office and administrative workers
• Anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of occupational health and safety, and how to minimize workplace hazards and ensure the well-being of employees.
• Anyone carrying out underground work, including employees and the self-employed; and safety consultants and advisers.

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All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination.