EUSR Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Telecommunications Training Course

• Introduction to SHEA Telecommunications
An overview of the SHEA scheme, its purpose and the importance of maintaining safe working practices within the telecommunications industry.

• Understanding Workplace Responsibilities
Learning about the responsibilities of employers, employees and contractors in creating and maintaining safe and healthy working environments.

• Environmental Awareness
Understanding how work activities can impact the environment and the measures required to minimise environmental harm and support sustainable operations.

• Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
Learning how hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable control measures implemented to reduce workplace risks.

• Common Workplace Hazards
Understanding the hazards commonly encountered within utility and infrastructure environments and the practical measures used to control them.

• Occupational Health Hazards
Exploring workplace health risks including noise, vibration, manual handling, hazardous substances and wellbeing considerations.

• Emergency Procedures and Incident Response
Understanding how to respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, incidents and near misses.

• Telecommunications Industry Overview
Learning about telecommunications infrastructure, networks and the environments in which telecoms activities are undertaken.

• Working Safely on Telecommunications Sites
Understanding the hazards associated with telecoms installations and maintenance activities, including street works, network infrastructure and operational locations.

• Electrical and Utility Hazards
Exploring the risks associated with working near electrical equipment, underground services and other utility infrastructure.

• Working at Height Awareness
Understanding the hazards associated with working at height during telecommunications activities and the importance of following safe working procedures.

• Highway Working and Site Safety
Learning about the risks associated with working near roads, public highways and pedestrian areas, and the controls required to protect workers and the public.

• Safe Systems of Work
Understanding permits to work, risk assessments, method statements and other procedures used to safely manage work activities.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Learning about the selection, use, maintenance and limitations of PPE used within the telecommunications industry.

• Behavioural Safety and Safety Culture
Understanding how personal attitudes and behaviours contribute to a positive safety culture and help prevent accidents and incidents.

• Assessment
Delegates complete the EUSR assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the SHEA Telecommunications modules and the safe working practices required within the telecommunications industry.