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Are Your Telecoms and Utilities Team Prepared for the Real Risks?

Updated: Aug 11

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Why sector specific safety training is more important than ever.


In the fas moving world of telecoms and utilities, deadlines are tight, infrastructure is ageing and public pressure to deliver is high. But amid all this, there's a growing issues that too often gets overlooked:

industry specific safety training


At INFRATEC Training, we've seen firsthand how telecoms engineers and utilities contractors are frequently exposed to hazards that standard training just doesn't cover effectively. Whether it's confined space entry in rural locations, lone working at height or inaccurate assumptions around risk levels the wrong training could lead to serious incidents, legal action or costly downtime.


Common Risks in Telecoms & Utilities Sector

  1. Confined Spaces That Don't Look Confined

    1. Chambers, ducting or roadside cabinets may not seem high risk but they can meed confined space criteria especially when gas build up or flooding is possible.

      We regularly deliver City & Guilds 6160-01, 6160-09 and tailored medium risk confined space courses for telecoms crews.

  2. Inadequate Working at Height Procedures

    1. Whether it's pole work or rooftop installs, falls are still one of the most common causes of injury. Many workers have harnesses but haven't been trained on how to inspect or use them properly.

      Our Working at Height courses close this gap.

  3. Emergency Response Planning is Often Vague or Missing

    1. Rescue from height, confined space recovery or lone worker incidents need clear protocols not guesswork.

      We offer Standby Rescue Cover, plus incident command training for response leaders.


What the Law Says

Under the Confined Space Regulations 1997 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005 employers must ensure:

  • Risk is assessed correctly

  • Workers are competent and trained for the job

  • Rescue plans are in place and practised

Failure to do so isn't just risky it's illegal.


Our Telecoms & Utilities Training Solutions

INFRATEC Training offers a complete suite of sector relevant courses and services:


  • City & Guilds Confined Space (low, medium, high, rescue, supervise and manage)

  • Harness & Work at Height (with train the trainer options)

  • Emergency First Aid & Oxygen Therapy

  • Gas Detections Awareness & Accredited Gas Detection Course

  • Standby Rescue Teams

  • On Site Training & Risk Assessments


Final Thought: Don't Just Train Train Smart

Generic safety training might tick the box but it won't prepare your people for the real challenges of fieldwork in the telecoms and utilities space.

Whether you're managing a fibre rollout team, substation maintenance crews or mobile mast contractor the risks are real and they're unique to your sector.


Get in touch with INFRATEC Training today to discuss how we can help keep your team safe, compliant and operational wherever they're working.

 
 
 

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