Our CAT And Genny Training Courses Leave Nothing Out

Accidentally striking an underground service such as a gas pipe or electricity cable when undertaking any sort of excavation work can have a massively damaging effect, not only on the person or persons doing the digging, but on the owners of the utility, their customers, and the contractors in charge of the works.

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The CAT And Genny Are Great Tools But Have Certain Limitations

In the construction industry just about every project involves digging into the ground at some point, and the problem that immediately raises is that we cannot see what is in the ground itself. That means that the chances of hitting something is ever-present, and it could be anything. It might be a collection of Roman coins dating back a couple of thousand years, in which case the person doing the digging – whether by hand or using a machine – would be very happy about the find.

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What is Excavation Safety?

Excavation safety is a combination of safety precautions and strategies surrounding any excavation process used in any construction or underground maintenance project. It encapsulates the responsibility that workers and construction firms have when it comes to avoiding the severe consequences of cable strikes.

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The Evolution of Cable Avoidance Tools

Underground service detection was much simpler 30-40 years ago when there was simply less to detect and therefore less potential causes of strikes while workers carried out excavation work.

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Thorough Searches Before Carrying Out Any Sort Of Excavation Are Vital

Accidentally striking any type of services running underground when carrying out any sort of excavation work can have a massive impact on the person doing the digging and those working with him, and it can also have a serious effect on the owner of the asset that is damaged.

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Sygma Solutions Provides Complete Training In The Use Of The CAT And Genny

One of the most dangerous things that can happen to any worker when working below ground level is making accidental contact with underground services such as electricity cables and gas pipes. Other services can also present problems, such as water, telecoms, fibre optic, sewage, and so on, and indeed striking a water pipe can result in injury, and we don’t need to go into details about the health risks of sewage pipes. But electric and gas are the most likely to cause injury and/or be fatal.

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What Is Cat Training And Why Do You Need It?

At Sygma Solutions, our business revolves entirely around CAT and Genny training.

It wouldn’t be the first time that someone has said that you can’t train a cat. To the extent that you can train it to come as soon as you put the food down, you can. But if you know anything about cats at all, you will know that the rest of the time they do their own thing. They will do precisely what they want to do. In essence, you do not own a cat: it owns you.

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Cable Strikes Occur Far Too Often, And Can Be Fatal

One of the biggest dangers facing utility workers when working below ground is the ever-present chance of making accidental contact with gas pipes, electricity cables, water pipes, telephone cables, and more. Without the right preparations, these utility strikes, also known as cable strikes, can occur far too often, frequently causing severe injury and on occasion fatalities.

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What is EUSR Cat and Genny Training? And Why Do You Need It?

EUSR is an independent skills platform which provides standards for the utility sector and is operated by the governing body for the gas, power and waste management industries.

While there are other similar bodies that exist, EUSR and its professional qualifications are widely recognised in the UK, and EUSR Cat and Genny course are one of the best ways for operatives in the sector to prove they have the skills and knowledge to operate safely and effectively.

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The Importance of CAT Courses and How They Work

The accidental striking of underground assets and services, such as cables and pipelines, can cause major injuries to construction workers, as well as fatalities, in the worst situations.

With the sheer scale of excavations happening across the nation for utilities companies or other underground infrastructure projects, it’s important that operatives have the right level of training to keep themselves safe.

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