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EUSR Safety Health Environment Awareness - Gas

EUSR Card SHEA Scheme Overview

The Utility Safety Health and Environment Awareness (SHEA) portfolio of schemes has been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.

The SHEA gas scheme is designed for all persons involved in the operational activities of the gas industry who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. A Utility SHEA (Gas) passport lasts for five years from the date of training.
 
The Utility SHEA (Gas) scheme comprises of twelve modules. The seven core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. There are five modules that are specific to the gas industry which cover working on the network and above ground installations (AGI). All trainees will complete all modules. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.

EUSR SHEA Card Core Modules

- You and the Law
- You and Hazards To Your Health
- Protecting You
- Working Environment
- Our Environment
- Incident Procedures
- Equipment

SHEA Sector Specific Modules

- Gas Sector Health
- Working in The Highway
- Excavations
- Fixed Plant Environment
- Machinery & Equipment.

How do I get an Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) Card?

Registration is based on successful completion of a training and assessment. Following training the EUSR approved trainer will apply to register the trainee. EUSR cards are issued within 28 days of receipt of the necessary completed paperwork and payment. Operatives are issued with a cover note following training to confirm completion of the training and assessment while they wait for their card to be issued. The training session is expected to last for approximately one working day and comprises a trainer led presentation and assessment. Trainees will be called upon to share their experiences and thoughts throughout, to build on the course material.

CSCS Affiliation

The Utility SHEA (Gas) scheme is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification (CSCS) scheme to allow gas industry workers access to construction sites for purposes of utilities work without the need to complete a separate CSCS card.