Working near Services

Course Overview

Working near services has the potential to cause serious injuries and damage to plant, infrastructure, the environment and our reputation. Therefore, every effort must be made to manage the risks associated with working near services.

This module has therefore been designed to introduce workers to their responsibilities when working near services and the organisation’s Working near Services Procedure. It will also look at what workers should do in the event of contact with a service.

Key Content

• Definition of ‘working near services’;
• The safety zones around services, including the:
  •     No Go Zone;
  •     Authorised Person Zone;
  •     Unauthorised Person Zone;
• The consequences of coming into contact with a service;
• Getting information on the location of services;
• The Working near Service Procedure;
• Safe work method statements;
• Service markers;
• Safety observers;
• Training and competence of workers;
• The Site Manager’s responsibilities;
• Worker’s responsibilities;
• Plant operator’s responsibilities;
• Safety observer’s responsibilities;
• Emergency response in the event of contact with a service.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Discuss the safety zones around services and the consequences of entering the No Go Zone;
• Identify where the organisation gets information on the location of services;
• Discuss the organisation’s safety procedures in relation to working near services;
• Discuss the responsibilities of everyone involved in working near services;
• Explain how to respond to emergencies related to contact with a service.