EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers: The Essential Utility Safety Training

The EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers (Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness) scheme is the industry-standard safety certification for anyone working in the UK drainage and sewerage sector. Developed in consultation with the water industry and managed by Energy & Utility Skills, this program ensures all operatives and managers possess a standardised baseline of safety knowledge.

Why Choose EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers?

This one-day course is a vital requirement for site access and professional compliance.

  • Industry Compliance: The scheme is recognised across the UK utility industries, ensuring a commitment to robust health and safety awareness.
  • Flexible Delivery: At Hills Safety Training, we offer this program via a Face-to-Face classroom or as a remote e-Classroom session.

Who Must Attend This Training?

All individuals entering operational sewerage sites or working on the drainage network—including employees and contractors—must hold a valid EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers registration. There are no formal pre-requisites, though a basic level of English is required to complete the assessment.

Comprehensive Eight-Module Curriculum

To receive your registration, candidates must complete all six core modules plus two industry-specific modules:

Workplace Responsibilities: Legal frameworks and employee duties.

Environmental Impact: Sustainability and minimising work-related environmental effects.

Risk Identification: Proactive safety behaviours and hazard control.

Common Workplace Hazards: Identifying physical risks in line with CSCS requirements.

Occupational Health: Mitigating health risks such as noise and vibration

Emergency Response: Understanding reporting, inspection, and enforcement.

Drains & Sewers Specifics: Industry risks, equipment selection, and protection.

Highway Working & Excavations: Safety procedures for working in public and private highways.

Course Details & Certification

Feature Detail
Duration 1 Day.
Accreditation EUSR Accredited
Prerequisites None.
Assessment Written assessment and practical demonstration of safe mounting/use.
Certification EUSR Registration/Endorsement is valid for 3 years.
Delivery Delivered by our own EUSR Approved Trainer

Course Details & Booking Information

The EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers certification is valid for 3 years from the date of training. After successful completion of the multiple-choice assessment, results are submitted to the awarding body, and cards are issued shortly after.

Who Must Attend?

The Drains & Sewers SHEA scheme is mandatory for individuals who require access to operational sewer and drainage sites, or who work directly on the network. This includes:

  • Drainage Operatives and Sewer Technicians

  • CCTV Surveyors and Relining Specialists

  • Supervisors and Contractors working for water companies or environmental agencies.

  • Personnel requiring the CSCS Partner Card affiliation to work on construction sites.

Course Details & Certification

Ready to secure your site access? Explore our other EUSR Courses or learn more about the National Water Hygiene Blue Card on our website. For more information on EUSR standards, you can visit the official Energy & Utility Skills website.

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