What Is SHEA Core?
SHEA Core stands for Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness.
It is an EUSR training and registration scheme developed with the utilities industry to provide a consistent approach to health, safety and environmental awareness.
The course is designed for people working on or accessing operational sites, including:
- Operatives
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Contractors
- Utility workers
- Site personnel
SHEA Core consists of six core modules, covering health, safety and environmental law, workplace responsibilities, risk management, physical hazards, occupational health and emergency response.
The scheme provides evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge, understanding and behavioural awareness.
Importantly, SHEA Core is an awareness scheme and does not demonstrate technical competence or skilled expertise in a particular occupation.
Who Is SHEA Core Training For?
SHEA Core training is designed for individuals who require access to permanent or temporary operational sites within the utilities sector.
It can be suitable for:
- Utility operatives
- Construction workers
- Site operatives
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Maintenance workers
- Project personnel
- Utility company employees
- Workers entering operational utility sites
The SHEA Core programme provides a common foundation of health, safety and environmental awareness across the utilities industries.
What Does the SHEA Core Course Cover?
The SHEA Core course consists of six mandatory modules. Delegates must successfully complete the training and assessment for all six modules to achieve SHEA Core registration.
Module 1 – Understanding Our Workplace Responsibilities
This module covers the legal framework surrounding health and safety in the workplace.
Delegates develop an understanding of:
- Workplace health and safety responsibilities
- Employer responsibilities
- Employee responsibilities
- Relevant legal requirements
- The importance of following workplace procedures
- Individual responsibility for safe working
Module 2 – Understanding the Effects of Our Work on the Environment
This module focuses on environmental awareness and the impact that workplace activities can have on the environment.
Delegates learn about:
- Environmental responsibilities
- Sustainability
- Environmental impacts
- Preventing pollution
- Responsible working practices
- The importance of protecting the working environment
Module 3 – Identifying and Controlling Risks
Understanding and controlling workplace risks is an essential part of SHEA Core training.
Delegates learn how to:
- Identify workplace hazards
- Recognise risks
- Understand risk controls
- Follow safe systems of work
- Take proactive approaches to health and safety
- Contribute to preventing incidents and injuries
Module 4 – Common Hazards and Controls in the Workplace
This module develops awareness of common physical workplace hazards and the controls that can be used to minimise their impact.
Topics include recognising hazards and understanding the importance of appropriate control measures.
The module supports the development of positive and proactive safety behaviours in the workplace.
Module 5 – Occupational Health Hazards
Occupational health is an important part of protecting workers.
This module helps delegates understand:
- What occupational health means
- Common occupational health hazards
- How exposure can affect workers
- Methods of reducing occupational health risks
- The importance of appropriate controls
Module 6 – Responding to Emergencies
The final core module focuses on emergency response and the responsibilities of workers when incidents occur.
Delegates develop awareness of:
- Emergency response procedures
- Reporting incidents
- Workplace inspections
- Health and safety enforcement
- The importance of reporting hazards
- The consequences of poor health and safety practices
SHEA Core Course Assessment
All six SHEA Core modules must be successfully completed.
Each module includes an assessment, with EUSR specifying the assessment requirements for the scheme. Successful completion allows the delegate to obtain the relevant SHEA Core EUSR registration, subject to the applicable EUSR requirements.
How Long Is the SHEA Core Course?
The initial SHEA Core course is delivered as a one day training programme.
EUSR currently recognises the following initial training routes:
- One day face-to-face classroom training at your premises
- One day live remote training via a virtual classroom
Both routes include the relevant assessment process.
Quality Safety Training Ltd can provide SHEA Core training options subject to available course dates.
SHEA Core Online Training
If travelling to a training centre isn't convenient, live online SHEA Core training can provide a flexible alternative.
EUSR allows initial SHEA Core training to be delivered remotely through a live virtual classroom.
Online training may be suitable for:
- Individual workers
- Contractors
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Small groups
- Businesses training employees across different locations
Delegates should ensure they have suitable equipment and a reliable internet connection before attending an online course.
SHEA Core for Employers
Quality Safety Training Ltd can provide SHEA Core training for organisations that need to train employees, contractors or site personnel.
SHEA Core can be relevant to businesses operating within:
- Gas
- Water
- Electricity and power
- Waste and resource management
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Maintenance
If several members of your workforce require SHEA Core training, speak to Quality Safety Training Ltd about available group training options.
Why Choose Quality Safety Training Ltd?
At Quality Safety Training Ltd, we believe effective safety training should be professional, practical and relevant to the workplace.
Our training is designed to help delegates understand not only what the rules are, but why safe working practices matter.
Professional Training
Structured training delivered in a clear and engaging way.
Industry Relevant
Course content reflects the health, safety and environmental awareness requirements of the utilities sector.
Flexible Delivery
Classroom and live online training options may be available.
Individual & Group Training
Training options for individuals, employers and groups.
Current EUSR Requirements
We keep our course information aligned with current EUSR scheme requirements and industry changes.
Book Your SHEA Core Course
Need to complete your SHEA Core training?
Whether you are an individual worker, contractor, supervisor, manager or employer, Quality Safety Training Ltd can help you find the appropriate training option.
Contact us today to:
- Check SHEA Core course dates
- Ask about online training
- Discuss group training
- Check renewal options
- Discuss your SHEA requirements
