13th August 2009, 10:21 AM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by lobsterPot
Thanks for the reply Kevin, as always a clear and helpful reply!
The induction at the previous site was the usual mix of what not to do and the latest list of health and safety infringements from the previous month on other sites around the country.
I think the reason no PTS card was given was that it was a rush job as they had forgotten about the archaeology until the last minute (wow, does that sound familiar?!) and needed to throw us out there quickly. The line was also closed down for the duration of the scheme, and I was shadowed by a H&S rail employee all the time (he happened to be a big fan of archaeology and talked at me constantly, which was nice, then slightly annoying)...
Ah, it sounds like they got round it by having you 'escorted' by someone the appropriate qualifications. I've seen that done on other sites which require special H&S qualifications.
My recollection is the same as Kevin's about how and when you get such a card.