Course Name: Breaking Ground in Construction for Duty Holders
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Course Duration: 4 hours
This IIRSM-approved Breaking Ground Training course provides an in-depth understanding of the duty holder’s responsibilities when breaking ground in construction.
The course examines the legal requirements and practices for safe breaking ground work. Course users will understand how to plan, risk assess and supervise breaking ground activities as required by CDM 2015 to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
The course includes a free digital checklist. Duty holders can use this checklist to review control measures and document their work.
This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).
The course certificate includes:
User name
Company name
Course name
Date of completion
Expiry date
Name of the approval body
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course test is:
Fully online
Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Breaking Ground in Construction e-Checklist
This online course comes with a free e-Checklist to facilitate duty holding in reviewing and documenting breaking ground risk control measures.
E-checklists can be accessed via any device. They are automatically recorded.
Note – This offer is for one Breaking Ground in Construction for Duty Holders certificate per trainee who completes this course. This e-Checklist licence is for their use and cannot be transferred or shared by other users.
Terms and conditions apply – access to this e-Checklist is for 12 months from purchase.
Customer Feedback
Why is Breaking Ground Training Important?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identifies breaking ground as high-risk work, with fatal excavation accidents occurring every year.
Workers carrying out breaking ground activities face collapses, falls or being struck by equipment or plant if appropriate safety measures are not implemented. Unsafe digging can also strike underground utilities, putting workers at risk and causing significant disruption, delays and legal action.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) require the assessment and management of breaking ground risks to ensure the safety of workers and members of the public. Duty holders must understand what is required by the law and what must be done to comply.
This Breaking Ground in Construction Training course is designed for individuals who oversee breaking ground work. It provides an in-depth understanding of excavation safety and equips duty holders with the tools to assess breaking ground risks and ensure compliance with CDM 2015.
The course includes a free digital checklist to help duty holders review and record breaking ground control measures for safety and compliance.
