CITB Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme Remote

1. Introduction

The Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) is a one-day course designed for those who are involved in

the tunnel construction industry as a member of the workforce, to help them understand a variety of different

aspects of the industry, the associated working environment, and some of the potential hazards that they may

face working on a tunnelling site.

2. Aims and objectives

2.1. Aims

To ensure the delegates gain an understanding of:

• how tunnels are constructed, and the operations conducted within the construction phase and their

impact on the environment

• the health, safety and occupational health hazards and risks in the tunnelling environment

• legislation and standards relating to tunnelling and procedures to be adhered to in the tunnelling

environment, including confined spaces, exclusion zones and emergencies

• risk assessment and risk management

• what is expected of them by way of safe conduct and behaviour whilst working in a tunnelling

environment.

2.2. Objectives

At the end of the day delegates will:

• be aware of legislation and standards specific to tunnelling

• know the health, safety and occupational hazards and PPE requirements in the tunnelling

environment

• be able to understand risk assessment principles and risk management practice in a tunnelling

environment, and how these risks are identified and communicated

• know the generic operations taking place within portals, shaft top and pit bottom areas, and their

relevance to the tunnelling operation

• appreciate the basic principles of tunnel construction, tunnelling methods, and their inherent risks, and

how each method is influenced by ground types

• understand the hazards and the controls required with plant, equipment and services in tunnelling

operations.