Excavation

Working Safely Together

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! PRE-CHECK

Service plan is available and has been communicated

Presence and location of underground services and infrastructure is known
Ramp/embankment and earth-retaining structures are stable
Equipment is available on site before work starts
Weather conditions are appropriate for excavation

DO

Use correct Personal Protective Equipment that is in good condition

Secure the area with barriers (e.g. red-white barrier tape or fence)
Keep a safe distance from edge with (heavy) machinery
Prevent the sides and ends from collapsing using support systems
Ensure the edges of the excavation are protected against falling materials

Stop if excavation becomes unsafe for any reason

DO NOT
Undermine ramps and earth-retaining structures
Put more stress on earth-retaining structures than originally intended
Remove earth-retaining structures as long as persons are present below
ground level
Work in ooded (cable) slots or during a heavy rainstorm
Position (mobile) (heavy) machinery close to the edge of the ramp to
prevent the collapse of ramps