Sewer & Wastewater Work Safety Awareness

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About Course

Sewers and wastewater sites combine confined space dangers – toxic gases, low oxygen and sudden flooding – with infection risks from sewage. This course explains the hazards, the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 duties, and the hygiene, PPE and health precautions HSE expects.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise why sewers are confined spaces and what makes them dangerous Understand the three key duties of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 Know how infections are caught from sewage and how to prevent them Recognise symptoms of leptospirosis (Weil's disease) and what to do

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Sewers as confined spaces
  • The three key duties and a safe system of work
  • Infection risks, hygiene and health

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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