EUSR SHEA Telecoms Training: Essential Safety for the Utilities Sector

The EUSR SHEA Telecoms Training (Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness) program is a specialized one-day course designed specifically for professionals working within or accessing operational sites in the UK telecommunications sector. Managed by Energy & Utility Skills (EUSR), this scheme provides the mandatory foundation of knowledge required to manage safety, health, and environmental risks unique to telecoms infrastructure.

By participating in this intensive EUSR SHEA Telecoms Training program, attendees gain comprehensive insights into industry-specific hazards and best practices. This ensures not only legal compliance but also enhances an operative’s ability to maintain a high level of safety on live telecommunication networks.

Why Choose This Telecoms Safety Certification?

This certification is a vital asset for maintaining site access and professional safety standards.

  • CSCS Partner Card Affiliation: Successful completion provides a pathway to the CSCS Partner Card. This allows utility workers to access construction sites for telecommunications-related tasks without the need for a separate CSCS card.

  • Industry Standard: The program is recognized as the essential safety benchmark, ensuring a uniform approach to health and safety across the utilities sector.

  • Comprehensive Knowledge: Participants cover essential topics from legal frameworks to specific safe systems of work for underground and overhead environments.

Who Must Attend Telecommunications Industry Training?

The scheme is mandatory for any individual requiring access to operational sites within the telecommunications industry, both permanent and temporary. This includes:

  • Operatives and Supervisors: Individuals working on fixed-line, mobile, or broadband infrastructure.

  • Engineers and Contractors: External partners requiring entry to utility sites or streetworks environments.

  • New Entrants: Those starting a career in telecoms who need a baseline safety induction.

  • Management: Personnel responsible for safety oversight on utility projects.

Core Learning Modules for Utility Safety

The curriculum consists of seven modules, including six core safety modules and one module specific to the telecommunications industry:

  1. Workplace Responsibilities: Understanding legal frameworks and employer/employee duties.

  2. Environmental Impact: Managing the environmental footprint of utility work.

  3. Risk Identification: Mastering hazard recognition and proactive safety behaviours.

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

  5. Occupational Health: Mitigating risks from noise, vibration, and hazardous substances.

  6. Emergency Response: Proper protocols for reporting incidents and site emergencies.

  7. Telecoms Specifics (Module 17): Safe systems of work for underground, highway, and overhead environments.

Course Details & Certification Information

Feature Detail
Duration 1 Day (Full Day)
Accreditation EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register)
Validity 3 Years
Assessment Multiple-choice questions after each module
Delivery Face-to-Face or Remote e-Classroom options

Ensure your team remains compliant and safe. At Hills Safety Training, our EUSR-approved trainers deliver high-quality EUSR SHEA Telecoms Training tailored to your specific operational needs. Check out our EUSR SHEA Power (click here) EUSR SHEA Gas (click here)  EUSR SHEA Water (click here) for multi-utility compliance or learn more about the National Water Hygiene (click here). For official industry guidelines, visit the official Energy & Utility Skills website.

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