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Module Lessons
Health and Safety and Industry Practices
Health and Safety Legislation Overview
Employer and Employee Duties
Risk Assessments
Method Statements & Permits
Identifying Hazards
Asbestos Awareness
Lead Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory and Hearing Protection
Manual Handling
Emergency Response & First Aid
Electrical Safety on Site
Safe Isolation of Electricity
Bottled Gases
Oxyacetylene Equipment
Fire Safety
Working at Height (Ladders)
Scaffolds and MEWPs
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Lesson Overview
Working in excavations and confined spaces introduces severe site hazards, including trench collapse, toxic gas build-up, and asphyxiation. This lesson details the statutory depth limits, soil support methods, and entry precautions required under UK safety regulations.
Learning Objectives
State the maximum excavation depth permitted without support and describe methods used to stabilise trench sides.
Explain the safety controls required around trenches, including spoil clearance, perimeter barriers, and gas restrictions.
Identify common confined spaces in plumbing, their associated hazards, and the legal duties required before entry.
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