EUSR Cat 2 Safe Digging Practice Questions – Set 1
#1. According to HSG 47, how far away from the proposed line of a service should you be before mechanical excavation is permitted?
#2. What is the ideal unobstructed space that must be provided for the safe passage of pedestrians?
#3. Under PAS 128, which letter represents the digging of trial holes to expose the service?
#4. Under NJUG (Streetworks) guidance what is the colour of a street lighting duct?
#5. How is the operator of the CAT alerted to the possible presence of a shallow service?
#6. What would you need to do if the exposed service is in a different position from that indicated on the service drawings?
#7. What determines if trench support/shoring systems are required?
#8. What is the ideal distance to store materials from the edge of the excavation?
#9. What is the purpose of a blue coloured pipe with a brown stripe?
#10. When excavating in the highway which qualification must be always held by an operative on site?
