GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course

EUSR Endorsed Training for Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Our GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course provides practical, industry-recognised training for anyone who works, supervises or manages activities near overhead power lines.

Based on HSE Guidance Note GS6 – Avoiding danger from overhead power lines, this one-day course gives learners the knowledge and understanding they need to recognise overhead line hazards and apply appropriate precautions in the workplace.

The programme is EUSR Endorsed and combines classroom learning, practical scenarios and assessment.

We run scheduled courses every Tuesday at our Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. We can also deliver dedicated courses at your workplace or project site throughout the UK on request.

EUSR Endorsed | One Day | Every Tuesday | Merthyr Tydfil | UK On-Site Delivery Available

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Why Take a GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course?

Overhead power lines present a serious risk wherever people, vehicles, plant or equipment work nearby.

Importantly, equipment does not need to touch an overhead conductor for an incident to occur. Electricity can arc across an air gap if a person or object gets too close.

HSE GS6 provides the recognised guidance for avoiding these dangers. Therefore, anyone who plans, manages, supervises or undertakes work near overhead power lines needs to understand the hazards and the precautions required.

Our GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course turns that guidance into practical workplace knowledge.

Rather than simply covering theory, the course uses realistic scenarios to help learners understand how to plan and control work near overhead lines.

Who Is This GS6 Course For?

The course suits people who work in construction, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, plant operations, agriculture, telecommunications and other industries where overhead power lines may create a risk.

Typical learners include:

• plant and machinery operators;
• excavator and telehandler operators;
• construction and civil engineering workers;
• groundworkers;
• utility workers;
• site supervisors and managers;
• crane and lifting personnel;
• temporary works personnel;
• delivery and logistics personnel;
• agricultural workers;
• arboriculture and vegetation-management workers;
• telecommunications personnel; and
• health and safety professionals.

The course is also suitable for managers and supervisors who may not operate plant themselves but have responsibility for planning or controlling work near overhead power lines.

You do not need an electrical qualification to attend.

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What Will You Learn?

The GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course focuses on the hazards that people encounter at work and the controls they can use to manage them.

During the course, learners cover:

• hazards associated with overhead power lines;
• the key principles of HSE GS6;
• recognising overhead transmission and distribution lines;
• planning work near overhead lines;
• risk assessment and safe systems of work;
• safe distances and exclusion zones;
• the GS6 approach to avoidance, diversion and isolation;
• barriers and safety zones;
• goalposts and controlled crossing points;
• plant, vehicle and equipment movements;
• cranes, excavators, MEWPs and other high-reach equipment;
• long and conductive objects;
• supervision and site controls; and
• emergency procedures following contact with an overhead line.

Most importantly, learners consider how these controls apply to real work activities rather than simply learning rules for an assessment.

Practical, Workplace-Focused GS6 Training

Effective GS6 training needs to make sense when the learner returns to site.

Therefore, we combine tutor-led classroom training with practical discussion, workplace examples and realistic scenarios.

Learners consider situations involving plant movements, overhead line crossings, exclusion zones, barriers and changing site conditions. They then identify the hazards and decide how to control the work.

This approach helps learners understand not only what GS6 says, but also how to apply it in practice.

EUSR Endorsed GS6 Training

The GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course is EUSR Endorsed.

EUSR endorsement provides independent industry recognition of the training programme. In addition, learners complete formal assessment as part of the course.

Learners who successfully complete the programme can gain the applicable EUSR registration, subject to EUSR registration requirements.

This gives employers a recognised way to verify successful completion of the endorsed training programme.

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One-Day GS6 Course

We deliver the complete GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course in one day.

The training day includes:

• tutor-led classroom learning;
• discussion and workplace examples;
• scenario-based exercises;
• practical application of GS6 principles; and
• formal assessment.

As a result, learners can complete their training and assessment within a single day.

GS6 Course Every Tuesday in Merthyr Tydfil

We run the GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course every Tuesday at our dedicated Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

Regular weekly courses make booking easier for both individuals and employers. For example, you can book a single learner who needs training or arrange places for several members of your team.

Course at a Glance

Course: GS6 Overhead Line Safety
Endorsement: EUSR Endorsed
Duration: One day
Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
Scheduled courses: Every Tuesday
Delivery: Face-to-face classroom training
Assessment: Included
Client-site training: Available on request

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GS6 Training in South Wales

Our scheduled courses take place at:

Evolution Safety Solutions Ltd Training Academy
Pant Industrial Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
South Wales

The academy provides a convenient location for learners looking for GS6 training in South Wales and Wales.

In particular, our location provides straightforward access for organisations across Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Brecon and the surrounding areas.

Furthermore, because we run the course every Tuesday, employers can access regular training dates rather than waiting for occasional scheduled courses.

Need GS6 Training at Your Own Site?

We can also bring the GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course to you.

Dedicated client-site delivery works particularly well for organisations that need to train several employees together. It can also reduce travel and time away from work.

We can deliver the course at suitable workplaces, training facilities and project sites throughout the UK.

Tell us your location and the approximate number of learners. We can then discuss the most suitable delivery option for your organisation.

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Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

We specialise in practical health and safety, construction and utilities training.

For our GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course, that means focusing on the situations learners may actually encounter at work.

When you train with Evolution Safety Solutions, you benefit from:

• an EUSR Endorsed GS6 programme;
• training based on HSE Guidance Note GS6;
• experienced health and safety training professionals;
• practical, workplace-focused learning;
• face-to-face classroom delivery;
• formal assessment;
• a complete one-day course;
• scheduled training every Tuesday;
• a dedicated Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales; and
• nationwide client-site delivery on request.

Whether you need one course place or training for an entire team, we can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course?

A GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course provides training for people who work, supervise, manage or plan activities near overhead power lines.

Our course follows the principles of HSE Guidance Note GS6, Avoiding danger from overhead power lines. It also carries EUSR Endorsement.

Is this GS6 course EUSR Endorsed?

Yes. Our GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course is EUSR Endorsed.

Learners complete the required training and assessments as part of the programme.

How long does the GS6 course take?

The course takes one day.

Learners complete the training, practical activities and required assessments during the course.

When do you run GS6 courses?

We run scheduled GS6 Overhead Line Safety courses every Tuesday.

This weekly schedule gives individuals and employers regular opportunities to book training.

Where does the GS6 course take place?

We deliver our scheduled courses at the Evolution Safety Solutions Training Academy at Pant Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

Can I book a single place?

Yes. Individuals can enquire about places on our scheduled Tuesday courses.

Employers can also book places for members of their workforce.

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Can you deliver GS6 training at our site?

Yes. We offer dedicated on-site GS6 training throughout the UK on request.

This option can work particularly well when you need to train several employees together.

Do I need an electrical qualification?

No. You do not need a formal electrical qualification to attend the course.

Who should take GS6 training?

GS6 training is relevant to people who could encounter overhead power lines through their work. This includes plant operators, construction workers, utility workers, supervisors, managers and people who plan or control work.

Is GS6 training only for plant operators?

No.

Plant operators form an important audience because cranes, excavators, telehandlers, MEWPs and other equipment can create significant overhead line risks.

However, managers, supervisors and planners also need to understand how to control work near overhead lines.

Does this course qualify me to work on overhead electrical lines?

No. The course covers safe working near overhead power lines.

It does not authorise learners to work on live electrical conductors or electricity networks.

Does the GS6 course include an assessment?

Yes. The course includes formal assessment.

Learners must demonstrate the required knowledge and understanding to complete the programme successfully.

What is the difference between GS6 and HSG47?

GS6 covers overhead power lines, while HSG47 covers underground services.

Therefore, people working in construction, utilities, civil engineering and groundworks may need training in both areas, depending on their role and work activities.

Book Your GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course

Need GS6 training for yourself, a member of your team or your workforce?

Our EUSR Endorsed GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course gives learners practical, workplace-focused training based on HSE GS6.

We run scheduled courses every Tuesday in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

Alternatively, we can arrange a dedicated course at your workplace or project site anywhere in the UK.

EUSR Endorsed
One-Day Course
Every Tuesday
Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
Individuals and Company Bookings Welcome
Nationwide On-Site Delivery Available

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EUSR Endorsed GS6 Overhead Line Safety Course for people who work, supervise or manage activities near overhead power lines.

✓ One-day classroom course
✓ EUSR Endorsed
✓ Every Tuesday
✓ Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
✓ On-site UK delivery available

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