PROFESSIONAL SAFETY QUALIFICATION
Tunnel Work Hazards & Risk Assessment
Develop practical skills to identify, assess and control hazards associated with MRT tunnel construction and underground work.
Short Course
Short Course
1 Days
Suggested Duration
10
Core Modules
Practical
Training Focus
Online
Flexible Delivery
Certificate
On Completion
About the Course
Tunnel Work Hazards & Risk Assessment
This specialist course develops the practical knowledge and skills required to identify, assess and control hazards associated with MRT tunnel construction and underground work.
Participants learn how to conduct tunnel-work risk assessments, evaluate significant hazards, apply the hierarchy of controls and develop effective control measures for changing underground work conditions.
- Tunnel construction hazards
- Hazard identification & risk assessment
- Ground instability & tunnel collapse
- TBM & excavation safety
- Ventilation & atmospheric hazards
- Confined space & underground work
- Electrical & mechanical hazards
- Underground traffic & mobile equipment
- Fire safety & emergency preparedness
- Practical HIRA & risk control
Course Overview
Course Type
Skill Development Courss
Subject
Tunnel & Underground Safety
Level
Foundation / Professional Development
Duration
1 Day
Delivery
Online / Classroom / Blended
Assessment
Practical Exercise / Risk Assessment
Certificate
SafeQual AB
Language
English
Course Modules
Practical Tunnel Safety & Risk Management Topics
Practical training covering the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess and control hazards in MRT tunnel construction and underground work.
MODULE 01
Introduction to MRT Tunnel Working
Understanding tunnel construction activities, underground work environments, key hazards and fundamental safety responsibilities.
MODULE 02
Tunnel Work Hazards & Risk Assessment
Identifying tunnel-specific hazards, conducting HIRA/JSA, evaluating risks and developing effective control measures.
MODULE 03
Ground Stability & Tunnel Collapse Prevention
Understanding ground instability, rockfall, excavation hazards, ground movement and appropriate support and control measures.
MODULE 04
TBM & Tunnel Excavation Safety
Managing hazards associated with TBM operations, excavation, cutterhead activities, segment installation, conveyors and material handling.
MODULE 05
Tunnel Ventilation & Atmospheric Safety
Understanding ventilation requirements, oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, dust, diesel emissions and atmospheric monitoring.
MODULE 06
Confined Space & Underground Access Safety
Applying safe-entry principles, access and egress controls, atmospheric testing, communication and emergency arrangements.
MODULE 07
Electrical, Mechanical & Equipment Safety
Controlling electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and moving-equipment hazards, including isolation and LOTO principles.
MODULE 08
Underground Traffic & Mobile Equipment Safety
Managing vehicle and pedestrian interfaces, mobile equipment movement, exclusion zones, visibility and underground traffic controls.
MODULE 09
Tunnel Fire Safety & Emergency Response
Understanding fire prevention, hot-work controls, emergency communication, evacuation, rescue and emergency response procedures.
MODULE 10
Practical Tunnel HIRA & Risk Control
Applying HIRA and risk-control techniques to an MRT tunnel scenario, prioritising significant risks and developing an effective action plan.
Learning Outcomes
What Participants Will Learn
Understand the key hazards associated with MRT tunnel construction and underground work.
Identify hazards arising from TBM operations, excavation and tunnel activities.
Conduct basic HIRA and JSA for tunnel-work activities.
Evaluate risks based on likelihood, severity and potential consequences.
Recognise ground instability, rockfall and tunnel-collapse hazards.
Identify ventilation, air-quality, dust and atmospheric risks.
Apply appropriate controls for electrical, mechanical and mobile-equipment hazards.
Implement safe access, egress, traffic and pedestrian controls in tunnels.
Apply tunnel fire prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures.
Develop practical risk-control measures and action plans for identified tunnel hazards.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for MRT Tunnel Safety Professionals
HSE & Safety Professionals
For HSE Officers, Safety Officers, Safety Engineers and HSE Managers responsible for safety in MRT tunnel and underground operations.
Tunnel Supervisors & Site Engineers
For safety professionals responsible for conducting workplace health, safety and competency training.
Construction & Project Teams
For construction managers, project engineers, team leaders and personnel responsible for managing or supervising tunnel-work activities.
Tunnel Workers & Safety Representatives
Tunnel Workers & Safety Representatives
Certification
SafeQual AB Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the training and applicable assessment requirements will receive the relevant SafeQual AB certificate.
