NRSWA Supervisors Full Course (LA, S1-S5 & S7)

NRSWA Supervisors Full Course (LA, S1-S5 & S7)

This course is designed for supervisors who are required to monitor operatives performing excavation, backfill and reinstatement duties.

• Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.

• Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding.

• Monitoring excavation in the highway.

• Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials.

• Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road base non-bituminous materials.

• Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials.

• Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Summarise the requirements of the NRSWA 1991.

• Select appropriate personal protective and safety equipment as required to carry out street works activities.

• Monitor duties performed by Operatives for each unit and/or qualification as prescribed by SQA standards in-line with current legislation, and ACOP where applicable.

• Provide a safe working environment for themselves and others.