EUSR & Excavations · THIRSK & YORKSHIRE
EUSR Category 2 – Safe Digging Practices
Safe excavation practices around buried services and worksite hazards.
COURSE OVERVIEW
EUSR CATEGORY 2 – SAFE DIGGING PRACTICES TRAINING IN YORKSHIRE
Safe excavation practices around buried services and worksite hazards. Tell us the work you do and the experience of your team, and we can help you choose a suitable training or assessment route at our Thirsk centre or at your workplace.

WHAT DOES EUSR CATEGORY 2 – SAFE DIGGING PRACTICES TRAINING COVER?
EUSR Category 2 – Safe Digging Practices focuses on the risks and practical controls involved in excavation, buried utilities or trench support work. It is relevant to teams in utilities and civil engineering who need skills that transfer to real working conditions.
- Planning excavation around underground services
- Appropriate safe digging techniques
- Preventing strikes and communicating hazards
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Utility workers, civil engineering teams and excavation contractors who work around underground services or trench supports.
COURSES IN THIRSK AND ACROSS YORKSHIRE
Based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, PASTY welcomes individual and group enquiries from across Yorkshire and the North East. Depending on the training and equipment needed, delivery may be possible at our centre or at a suitable workplace. Get in touch to confirm the qualification route, duration and location before booking.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How long is the EUSR Category 2 – Safe Digging Practices course?
The listed duration is 1 day (published booking option). Exact training or assessment time depends on experience, course type and any scheme requirements, so we confirm it with you before booking.
Where is EUSR Category 2 – Safe Digging Practices training available?
We are based at Thirsk Rural Business Centre in North Yorkshire. Depending on the course, equipment and facilities, we may also arrange training for workplaces across Yorkshire and the North East.
How can I enquire about EUSR Category 2 – Safe Digging Practices?
Call 01845 444300 or use our course enquiry form. Tell us your experience, preferred location and number of delegates; we will discuss current availability and pricing.
