NPORS Excavation Marshall Banksperson (N027)

This NPORS course is aimed at those who will have responsibility for manoeuvring excavating plants, and ensuring excavation and service safety.

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

● Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Excavation Marshall - Banksperson

● Have knowledge of the equipment to be used and be conversant with Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Permits to Work

● Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use

● Conduct all pre-excavating checks

● Agree communication signals and emergency procedures

● Safe positioning of Excavation Marshall - Banksperson

● Define and identify the different types of underground services

● Identify risks that excavations can present and how people may be affected

● Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

● Carry out exploratory tasks

● Identify the risks of excavating near to underground services, and the safe digging practices that should be adopted

● Carry out all end of shift and safe storage procedures