Develop Training, one of the UK’s leading accredited providers of Compliance, Technical and Safety training for the utilities industry, has announced the launch of its new Pipe Coil Trailer training course, designed to support safety standards across the water, gas and power networks.
This course, accredited by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR), distinguishes itself by incorporating practical training, unlike other providers who focus solely on theoretical instruction.
The necessity of this course became evident following a tragic incident in April 2023, where an operative on the HS2 Area North project sustained fatal injuries from a pipe coil being fed from a trailer. This incident highlighted the significant dangers posed by the stored energy in coiled pipes and underscored the urgent need for comprehensive, hands-on training to prevent similar accidents.
Course Objectives and Content
The Pipe Coil Trailer training course is aimed at operatives involved in trenchless technology, traditional trench work, and above-ground operations within the utility sector. The course aims to:
– Raise awareness of the potentially fatal risks associated with stored energy in coiled pipes.
– Improve safety standards within the industry.
Delegates will learn about:
– The dangers, hazards, and risks related to pipe coil trailers.
– Conducting effective risk assessments and developing Safe Systems of Work.
– Proper handling, storage, and transportation of pipes and fittings.
– Performing essential safety checks
– …and more.
A key feature of this course is the practical training component, allowing delegates to gain hands-on experience with pipe coil trailers. This approach ensures that operatives not only understand theoretical concepts but also acquire practical skills essential for real-world applications.
One delegate shared their experience, stating, ‘The hands-on experience with the pipe coil trailer was invaluable. It gave me a clear understanding of the potential hazards and how to manage them safely in the field. Develop’s training course is exceptionally thorough and applicable to my day-to-day job.’
Industry Impact and Support
Leading utility industry employers, Balfour Beatty & VINCI, have already mandated that all supervisors and contractors involved in horizontal directional drilling and those using pipe coil trailers must be trained and briefed on the potentially fatal risk of stored energy from coiled pipe before arriving on site. This requirement includes a thorough briefing on the risks, proper Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and the establishment of a safe system of work. All of which are covered in Develop’s training course.
Further Information
For more details about the Pipe Coil Trailer training course and to register, please visit Develop website: https://www.developtraining.co.uk
