NRSWA Locate & Avoid Underground Services

NRSWA Underground Services Training in Lancashire

Street Works (NRSWA) at Utilities Training in Lancashire helps operatives safely locate and avoid underground services before excavation. Utilities Training Limited delivers this training to support compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA). In addition, the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC) promotes best practice for safe working on highways.

Why Underground Service Avoidance Matters

Workers must locate and identify underground services before starting work. These include electric cables, gas pipes, water mains, telecoms ducts, and sewers. Striking these services can cause serious injury, service disruption, and costly damage.

Recent industry reports show over 60,000 utility strikes each year in the UK. Furthermore, electrical strikes continue to rise, with serious injuries and fatalities recorded. Therefore, correct location and avoidance training plays a critical role in improving workplace safety.

What NRSWA Training Covers

Our NRSWA location and avoidance training teaches learners how to plan work safely. Learners use cable avoidance tools (CAT) and signal generators (Genny) to detect underground services. In addition, they interpret plans and identify service routes before excavation.

Furthermore, the course develops strong hazard awareness and risk assessment skills. Learners understand how to apply safe digging techniques and follow correct procedures on-site. As a result, they reduce risks and protect both workers and infrastructure.

Practical Training with Real-World Skills

We deliver hands-on Street Works training at our Lancashire centre or on-site at customer premises. Learners practise using detection equipment and carry out safe excavation techniques. In addition, our trainers provide guidance based on real industry experience.

This practical approach helps learners build confidence and apply their skills in real work environments. Therefore, they improve both safety and efficiency on-site.

Stay Compliant and Work Safely

NRSWA training in Lancashire helps operatives meet legal duties and follow HAUC guidance. It reduces the risk of utility strikes, protects infrastructure, and improves site safety. Choose Utilities Training Limited to gain recognised training and develop essential excavation safety skills.