Depending upon whose figures you believe, there are anywhere between 1.5 million and 2.5 million kilometres of underground services in the UK. These can be water pipes, gas, electricity cables, sewage pipes, telecoms, fibreoptic, and many other types. Naturally, we do not want our landscape covered in such things, so burying them underground makes complete sense.
Read moreThe accidental striking of underground services can have serious effects, including injury to workers carrying out digging, whether by hand or machine, and in some instances can result in death. Striking an 11,000-volt cable, for instance, is certainly going to result in issues.
However, even if there are no serious injuries, there can be other severe implications. At the very least, any work on the project has to be stopped until the utility company concerned can come out and repair the damage. So, you can have workers standing about idle. Depending upon the extent of the damage, repairs could take a considerable amount of time.
Read moreIf you are considering buying a Cable Avoidance Tool and/or a Signal Generator in order to detect underground services, there are many different manufacturers who produce a range of different models. Some of them are very good indeed, some not so good, and others perhaps – well, let’s not go there! So how do you go about picking the right tool for the job.
Read moreCable avoidance training is part of the safety standard for professionals working near underground utility services. In most regions, including the UK, cable avoidance is legally required to avoid serious injuries, service disruptions and financial losses. At Sygma Solutions Ltd, we offer a CAT course designed to train and equip professionals with the essential skills needed to ensure safety in construction and utility environments.
Read moreSafety is paramount in the field of utility and construction work. Preventing accidents and ensuring the team’s well-being is not only good practice but a legal requirement. This is where Sygma Solutions Ltd’s CAT & Genny training course comes to the rescue.
Read moreA career in cable avoidance, often associated with utility locating and ground disturbance safety, can be both rewarding and challenging.
As a leading provider of CAT training,we at Sygma Solutions understand the importance of presenting a balanced view of any career path. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of pursuing a career in cable avoidance.
Read moreIf you work in the construction industry or any field that involves digging, excavating, or ground disturbance, you’ve likely heard about the importance of cable avoidance training. But what exactly can you expect to learn in your cable avoidance training course?
In this blog post, we’ll provide insight into the five essential things you’ll gain from a well-structured cable avoidance training program.
Read moreIn Great Britain, more than 60,000 cable strikes are reported whilst performing excavation work. These accidents are devastating for workers, the community, and businesses. This makes cable avoidance essential, and workers must have the proper training to excavate safely.
Read moreThe CAT & Genny is a cable avoidance tool and signal generator used to detect cables and reduce the likelihood of cable strikes. These tools pave the way for safer digging and regular excavation, groundwork and construction sites. However, it is not as easy as it seems to pinpoint the location of underground services, even if workers are using advanced equipment. Hence, the CAT &Genny training course from Sygma Solutions Ltd. comes to the rescue.
Read moreAre you working with or within the underground services sector? If so, it is highly likely that you have come across various companies offering cable avoidance tools. It is a known fact that not all the tools are great. You have to know how to separate the grain from the chaff. One way to do this is by enrolling for a CAT course in a prestigious training centre, such as Sygma Solutions Ltd. The training programme is focused on teaching the participants the use and limitations of cable avoidance tools.
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online
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Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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