HSG47 Training Courses

Working around underground services is one of the highest-risk activities on any construction, utilities, or civil engineering project. Striking buried cables, pipes or other infrastructure can lead to serious injury, costly project delays and major service disruption. High-voltage electricity cables present an especially severe hazard, where even a single mistake can result in life-changing injuries or fatalities. That’s why proper training and certification are essential before anyone begins excavation work.

Comprehensive HSG47 Training Courses

Our HSG47 training courses are designed to give contractors, groundworkers, supervisors and site managers the knowledge and confidence they need to work safely around underground utilities. Based on the guidance outlined in the Health and Safety Executive’s Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47), these courses explain the correct procedures for locating, identifying and safely working near buried services. Delegates learn how to interpret utility plans, use detection equipment effectively, follow safe digging techniques, and understand the responsibilities required to prevent service strikes.

Practical Knowledge & Real-World Application

By completing our professionally delivered HSG47 courses, your team will gain practical knowledge aligned with industry best practice. Each course focuses on real-world site scenarios, helping operatives understand the dangers of underground electricity, gas, water and telecoms services and how to manage those risks properly. This ensures workers not only understand the theory behind HSG47 guidance but can apply it confidently on site.

Recognised HSG47 Certificates

Successful delegates receive recognised HSG47 certificates, demonstrating that they have been trained in the safe avoidance of underground services in line with HSE guidance. These certificates provide evidence of competence for contractors, principal contractors and project managers who must demonstrate compliance with safety standards on construction and utility projects.

Benefits for Your Organisation

Whether you are training new operatives or refreshing the knowledge of experienced teams, our HSG47 training courses help organisations reduce risk, meet regulatory expectations and promote safer excavation practices across every project. With clear instruction, practical guidance and recognised HSG47 certificates, your workforce will be better equipped to work safely around underground services and avoid the serious consequences of service strikes.