{"product_id":"avoiding-danger-from-overhead-power-lines-gs6-harworth","title":"Avoiding Danger from Overhead Power Lines (GS6) in Harworth, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAvoiding Danger from Overhead Power Lines (GS6) in Harworth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis GS6 course runs at PGL North, Brunel Close, Harworth, a centre with purpose-built streetworks and utilities training facilities. It is aligned to HSE Guidance Note GS6 (Fourth Edition) and Energy Networks Association Technical Specification ENATS 43-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately five hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom-based and tutor-led, with practical demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite managers and supervisors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant and machinery operators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility workers and contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineers and surveyors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming and agricultural workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelecommunications workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone working near or under overhead electrical services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course supports compliance with duties under the Electricity at Work Regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey legislation and guidance — HSE GS6 (4th Edition) and ENATS 43-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying overhead line hazards: voltages, line types, risks and clearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk assessment and site planning, and applying control measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of safety equipment — GS6 goalposts, cable markers and signage, barriers, cones and bunting, and the Suparule height meter gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and applying a suitable and sufficient Safe System of Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking clearances: minimum safe distances and approach boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures in the event of an incident\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA theoretical knowledge test plus a practical overview, delivered as a simulation or on-site demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PGL Midlands Certificate in Avoiding Danger from Overhead Power Lines (GS6). This is a provider certificate rather than a regulated qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRenewal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefresher training is recommended every three years, or sooner depending on your role or site requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGS6 is not a legal requirement by name, but it is widely mandated by principal contractors, utility providers and client-controlled sites, and it is how most organisations evidence competence for work near overhead lines. It is specific to avoiding overhead cable risks in construction and engineering — it does not replace qualifications for electrical installation or live working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor buried services rather than overhead, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cat-and-genny-sutton-coldfield\"\u003eCAT and Genny\u003c\/a\u003e or the accredited \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-ue-category-1-locate-utility-services\"\u003eEUSR Cat 1 Locate Utility Services\u003c\/a\u003e. This venue also runs \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nrswa-courses\"\u003eNRSWA street works training\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-courses\"\u003eEUSR utilities courses\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-harworth-nottinghamshire-uk\"\u003ecourses in Harworth\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PGL Midlands","offers":[{"title":"6 October 2026","offer_id":58428983837016,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 December 2026","offer_id":58428983869784,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/PGLMidlands_36aaddbd-d537-4d74-8173-54042f97e0c8.png?v=1788959862","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/avoiding-danger-from-overhead-power-lines-gs6-harworth","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}