Book Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety

Book your place on our 1-day Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety Course at Fibre Optics Training UK in Crewe, Cheshire.

Build the knowledge and practical skills to work safely around underground telecommunications infrastructure, including ducts, chambers, and associated network equipment.

This instructor-led course introduces the hazards associated with underground telecommunications environments and the safety procedures required when inspecting and accessing underground network infrastructure.

What You'll Learn

• Introduction to underground telecommunications infrastructure

• Recognising hazards associated with underground chambers and ducts

• Safe working procedures and risk assessments

• Underground chamber identification and access precautions

• Safe chamber cover lifting techniques

• Gas detection and atmospheric testing principles

• Identifying potential hazardous atmospheres

• Understanding confined-space hazards and access restrictions

• Appropriate use of personal protective equipment

• Safe working procedures around underground telecommunications networks

• Emergency awareness and incident reporting

• Practical activities and assessment preparation

Course Information

• Accreditation: Smart Awards SA002 – Underground Safety

• Duration: 1 day

• Location: Crewe, Cheshire

• Delivery: Instructor-led practical training and assessment

• Suitable for: Telecommunications engineers, fibre optic installers and operatives working around underground infrastructure

• Course price: £180 + VAT

Important Safety Information

This course introduces underground telecommunications safety requirements. Delegates must follow the applicable procedures and obtain the necessary authorisations for the work they undertake. SA002 must not be treated as an unrestricted authorisation to enter confined spaces.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Delegates must bring their own suitable safety footwear, safety helmet with a four-point chin strap, protective gloves and eye protection.

Any additional task-specific protective equipment must meet the relevant safety requirements.

Book Your Place

Select your preferred training date and number of delegates, then complete your booking securely online.

This booking is for the Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety Course.