Opi SG Hse 045 Ups r01 - Excavation

Professional Operating Instruction
Eni Upstream – Excavations
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Eni Upstream – Excavations
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The present document supersedes Doc. N. 1.3.3.33, “Minimum Safety Standard on Excavation”.
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INDEX
1. OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Internal References......................................................................................................................................................... 6
External References ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Hierarchy in law and standards application.................................................................................................................... 6
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................... 7
5. FUNCTIONS INVOLVED ....................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Company Site Management .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Designated Competent Person ......................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Performing Authority ........................................................................................................................................ 9
5.4 Area Authority ................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.5 Affected Party ................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.6 Equipment Operator ....................................................................................................................................... 11
5.7 HSE Department .............................................................................................................................................. 11
6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................12
6.1 Excavation Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Design and Planning of Excavation Work ........................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Excavation Clearance Certificate ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Inspection and Examination ............................................................................................................................ 13
6.5 Condition Change Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 14
6.6 Training Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 14
7. EXCAVATION HAZARDS AND CONTROLS ...........................................................................................................16
7.1 Controlling Ingress and Egress risks ................................................................................................................ 16
7.2 Controlling Cave in Risks ................................................................................................................................. 16
7.3 Controlling risks related to falling ................................................................................................................... 17
7.4 Controlling spoil risks ...................................................................................................................................... 17
7.5 Controlling risks related to underground cables & buried services ................................................................ 18
7.6 Controlling risk of hazardous gases - Confined Space Hazards ....................................................................... 18
7.7 Controlling risks related to Water Accumulation ............................................................................................ 19
7.8 Controlling risks related to Mobile Equipment ............................................................................................... 19
8. UPDATING RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................21
9. DISTRIBUTION ...................................................................................................................................................21

10. LIST OF ANNEXES ..........................................................................................................................................21

ANNEX A ....................................................................................................................................................................22
ANNEX B ....................................................................................................................................................................26
ANNEX C ....................................................................................................................................................................28

1. OBJECTIVES
This document is established to ensure that proper planning and consideration is provided to control certain types of
work that are identified as potentially hazardous. The set of minimum requirements on Excavations describes conditions,
limitations and precautions that have to be implemented in order to ensure the safety of the Company staff, contractors
and any third parties.
2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This minimum safety standard applies to all excavations 1 and earthwork in Eni Upstream Subsidiaries/Districts and
affiliated companies both in Italy and abroad, including existing and new sites.
Company activities in which excavations could be undertaken can be broken down in five main fields:
1. Exploration (e.g. during construction activity associated with drilling of exploration wells).
2. Development (e.g. during construction activity associated with drilling of development wells).
3. Construction (e.g. of a new plant, new pipelines, trenches, building associated to the plant as base camp,
etc., marine/industrial/logistic base, any other construction associated to O&G activity);
4. Production (e.g. replacement and repair of utility lines, plant expansion etc.).
5. decommissioning (e.g. excavation work associated with decommissioning of plant and facility etc.).
This document sets the minimum safety standard; any required specific procedures or guidance shall be elaborated by
the Subsidiaries for their own particular operations and sites, including elaborating their own written excavation
procedure and/or any required specific procedures.
Any specific requirements which are not discussed in this document shall be addressed with site specific rules and
ensure compliance with the applicable regulations and any legal requirements applicable in the host country.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This Standard does not cover excavations by or for any End User / Contractor planning to excavate
adjacent to or above / below an existing Company gas or oil transport pipeline.
Company shall review and approve method statement which outlines method of excavation and the requirements for
any End User / Contractor planning to excavate adjacent to or above / below an existing Company- Gas or oil transport
pipelines service or other utilities line.
The work excluded in this standard consist of:
• Hand excavation for all any activity within 1m around, above or below a Pipe Line or Cable or other buried
services.
• Hand controlled pneumatic rock breaking using Jack Hammers for all activities between 1m and 3m distance
from the buried services.
• Mechanical trenching including Mechanical Rock Breakers which may be used for a distance greater than 3m
away from the service oil&gas pipelines and other buried high voltage electrical cable or other services.

3. REFERENCES
Internal References
• Eni spa - Code of Ethics
• Eni spa - Model 231
• Management System Guideline – “HSE” - MSG HSE Eni spa and related annexes
• Opi sg hse 021 ups – HSE Golden Rules
• Opi sg hse 042 ups – Eni Upstream Permit to Work System
• Opi sg hse 043 ups – Eni Upstream – Confined Space Entry
External References
• ISO 9001:2015 – “Quality Management Systems – Requirements”
• ISO 14001:2015 – “Environmental Management System – Requirements with guidance for use”
• EN ISO 45001:2018 – “Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements”
• 29 CFR 1926.650-652 - Excavation & Trenching OSHA Regulation
• HSG 150 – Health and Safety in Construction – HSE Guidance
For each reference listed above any subsequent revisions, updates or additions shall also apply, to ensure correct
continual application of this operating instruction.
Hierarchy in law and standards application

The safety, environmental and occupational health aspects of design shall comply with applicable Regulations, Codes of
Practice and Standards.
The most stringent rules shall be applied. In case of conflict, the following hierarchy shall be used:
(1) Country Laws and Regulations;

(2) Contractual Agreements;
(3) Company Standards;
(4) International Codes and Standards;
(5) Best Practices.
At the onset of every new project, all the applicable Country Laws and Regulations shall be collected and will constitute
the primary reference as specified in the hierarchy above.

4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following definitions apply to this document:
Stability of the foundations of adjacent structures whose location may create

ADJACENT STRUCTURE
surcharges, changes in soil conditions, or other disruptions that have the
STABILITY
potential to extend into the failure zone of the excavation.
Appropriate responsible person identified within the organization of the
Authorizing Authority, in charge of verifying at site the presence and effectiveness
AREA AUTHORITY
of control measures as indicated in the PTW forms. Shall have sufficient authority
to carry out mentioned activities on behalf of the Authorizing Authority;
Is the authority, that will be affected by any work executed in the vicinity of the
area under his/her responsibility and therefore can be affected by any possible
AFFECTED PARTY
hazardous events as outcome of the authorized work. Is different from
Authorizing Authority.
The greatest angle above the horizontal plane at which material will remain stable
ANGLE OF REPOSE
without sliding or rolling.
Any offices, premises, onshore location, offshore platform and any other offshore
COMPANY SITE
supports to production or drilling activities.
An organization part of or connected to Eni UPSTREAM Business units such as:
geographic units, affiliates, subsidiaries or joint ventures under Eni UPSTREAM
COMPANY/SUBSIDIARY
business units’ operational control (more than 30% share or relevant business
direction).
Person appointed by Company from various trades assigned the responsibilities
to aid in the facilitation of the PTW procedure (e.g. Authorized Electrical person,
COMPETENT PERSON Authorized Gas Tester). A Competent Person is required for particular type of job
(scaffolding erection/dismantling, lifting operations, electrical jobs, trenching and
excavation)
E&I Electrical and Instrumentation.
Any man made cavity or depression in the earth’s surface, including its sides, walls
EXCAVATION
or faces, formed by earth removal and producing unsupported earth conditions.
The movement or damage of a structural element or connection that renders it
FAILURE
unable to support loads.
An atmosphere that is explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing,
HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE irritating, oxygen deficient, toxic, or otherwise harmful and that may cause death,
illness, or injury.
Entry and exit, respectively. Terminology used in reference to the safe means for
INGRESS AND EGRESS
employees to enter or exit an excavation or trench.
The formal written system that is aimed to ensure that proper planning and
consideration is provided to control certain types of work that are identified as
PERMIT TO WORK (PTW) potentially hazardous. The permit is a written document which authorizes certain
people to carry out specific work, at a certain time and place, and which sets out
the main precautions needed to complete the job safely.
The person in charge of the work, an approved Company Supervisor or Contractor
PERFORMING AUTHORITY Supervisor in charge and responsible for the execution of the work to be carried
out on any Company Site under the control of a PTW.
A method of protecting employees from cave-ins, from material that could fall or
roll from an excavation face into an excavation or from the collapse of adjacent
PROTECTIVE SYSTEM structures. Protective systems include support systems, sloping and benching
systems, shield systems, and other systems that can provide the necessary
protection.
An inclined walking or working surface that is used to gain access. A ramp may be
RAMP
constructed from earth or from structural materials such as steel or wood. In case

the ramp is made of steel or wood and used to provide access for vehicles, it is
called a structural ramp.
Combination of the likelihood (or probability, or frequency) and consequence(s)
RISK
of a specified hazardous event occurring (EN ISO 45001:2018).
Refers to the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation that helps
decision makers to understand and quantify the various risks that could affect the
RISK ASSESSMENT achievement of objectives. It includes the evaluation of the adequacy of controls
and mitigation measures already in place or the need to install additional
controls.
A structure used in an excavation to withstand cave-ins and which will protect
SHIELD OR SHIELD SYSTEM employees working within the shield system. Shields can be permanent
structures or portable units moved along as work progresses.
A structure that is built or put in place to support the sides of an excavation to
SHORING OR SHORING SYSTEM
prevent cave-ins.
Vertical or inclined earth surfaces formed as a result of trenching or excavation
“SIDES”, “WALLS”, OR “FACES”
work
A natural solid mineral material that can be excavated with vertical sides that
STABLE ROCK
will remain intact while exposed.
A structure such as underpinning, bracing, or shoring, which provides support
SUPPORT SYSTEM
to an adjacent structure, underground installation, or the sides of an excavation
An excessive vertical load or weight caused by soil, overburden, vehicles,
SURCHARGE
equipment, or activities that may affect stability.
A narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground. In general, the
depth is greater than the width, but the width of a trench at the bottom is never
greater than 15 feet (4.5 m). In case structures are installed or constructed in an
TRENCH
excavation reducing the distance between the structure and the side of the
excavation to 15 feet (4.5 m) or less, the excavation is also considered to be a
trench.
Earth material, that because of its nature or the influence of related conditions,
UNSTABLE SOIL cannot be depended upon to remain in place without additional support (e.g. a
system of shoring)

5. FUNCTIONS INVOLVED
The following roles and responsibilities shall be defined by each Subsidiary/District adopting this standard and
customized for each project, in compliance with the Company regulations.
5.1 Company Site Management

Company site management is responsible for:
• The appointment and approval of a designated competent person(s) to oversee the excavation operation;
• Ensuring adequate resources are provided to facilitate a safe execution of the excavation;
• Ensuring the contractor has adequate resources and suitable equipment to ensure safe execution of the
excavation; and
• Ensuring compliance of contractors and their subcontractors with the implementation of this Standard and any
other site specific safety requirements.
5.2 Designated Competent Person

The designated Competent Person is responsible for:
• Evaluate and review the method statement (prepared by specialized contractor), addressing controls to the
excavation related hazards, to be communicated to all persons involved in the work. Based on the method
statement, a detailed risk assessment shall be prepared and the risk mitigation measures specified in the
method statement and in the risk assessment will be transferred to or referenced to in the excavation form;
• Ensuring all excavation works are performed only after the approval of all relevant authorities in the form of a
Permit to Work has been received (refer to opi sg hse 042);
• Implementing, enforcing, administering and monitoring all excavation works;
• Ensuring all buried services and E&I cables are identified and prominently marked in the excavation area before
the commencement of the works;
• The evaluation and selection of protection methods and soil classification with support of special expertise;
• Ensuring a proper and effective shoring system, or any other required protective system is installed on all deep
excavations 2;
• Ensuring adequate emergency and rescue measures are in place, including necessary rescue equipment when
deep excavations are being performed;
• Agreeing on methods of evaluating the site (monitoring);
• Conducting inspections in the excavation area;
• Provide clear indication to Performing Authority in order to remove workers from excavation immediately if
dangerous situation occurs;
• Sign off the Excavation clearance Certificate.
5.3 Performing Authority

The Performing Authority as defined in the PTW shall supervise the excavation work; He shall:
• Ensure that no excavation work is carried out without an excavation Permit;
2
A deep excavation is an excavation in soil or rock typically exposing workers to risk of entrapment and burial regardless
of how deep it is (beyond 1.5 m). Deep excavations are identified, based on risk assessment, under the responsibility of
the Competent Person and they require careful design & planning according to Annex A of this opi.

• Ensure adequate resources are provided to facilitate safe execution of excavation;

• Ensure operators in charge of equipment used for excavation work are adequately experienced and trained
and qualified and possess a current valid license to operate the type and class of equipment used during the
excavation;
• Provide proper and effective shoring systems to excavation and a properly designed shoring system to deep
excavations per advice of the designated competent person;
• Perform the detection of cables and underground services within the excavation area;
• Mark the surface where buried services are detected;
• Ensure all hazards, risks and safety measures are effectively communicated to the workers and operators
involved in the excavation work during the safety toolbox talks and trainings;
• Provide all safety and prevention material as specified in the Permit to Work;
• Observe the use of prevention material to mitigate the hazards and risk identified in the Risk assessment and
this standard.
• Ensure all records related to inspection and maintenance on equipment used for excavation and equipment
used for lifting during excavation (e.g. under-hook equipment, chains, etc) are properly retained.
5.4 Area Authority

The Area Authority is identified within the organization of the Authorizing Authority. The local Procedure of PTW of the
Subsidiary / District has to identify the Area Authority that shall be appointed in order to verify the execution of the
activities according to the PTW procedure.
The Area Authority shall:
• Have an overview of all operations under way, or planned, on site in the area under his/her responsibility;
• Verify, for each activity authorized by a PTW that will be performed in the area under his/her responsibility,
that the work can be safely carried out according to the workplace conditions and the PTW safety provisions
put in place;
• Authorize the start of work by signing the PTW (and associated certificates, if any) before the start-up of
activities;
• Sign off the PTW (and associated certificates, if any) when the work has been completed and the worksite is
left in safe condition and tidy.
• Inform the Authorizing Authority in the event that he notices non-compliance with the company's health and
safety provisions, including the provisions set out in the contract of reference;
• Apply and promote the STOP work authority.
5.5 Affected Party

On the basis of the complexity of Subsidiary/District organization in some cases the Affected Party can be identified. Is
the authority, that will be affected by any work executed in the vicinity of the area under his responsibility and therefore
can be affected by any possible hazardous events as outcome of the authorized work. Is different from Authorizing
Authority.
The work itself, properly authorized by the Authorizing Authority, may pose additional hazards to the
plant/equipment/personnel of the Affected Party. Therefore is important that the Affected Party is informed and
countersign the permit to acknowledge the work.

Also, the Affected Party activities/equipment may pose additional hazards to the authorized work, therefore he/she has
to be involved in the authorization process in order to indicate or take any other measure to eliminate or minimize the
risks to an acceptable level.
The Affected Party authorization is important especially when SIMOPS or CONOPS are performed.
5.6 Equipment Operator

The equipment operator is responsible for:
• Ensuring a permit to work for excavation has been received and displayed before commencing the excavation
works;
• Identifying the location of buried services within the excavation area;
• Following all safety and prevention measures during the excavation, checking that everything proceeds
according to contents of permit to work;
• Preforming pre-use check of the equipment prior to use it;
• Proceeding with care when excavating near buried services or E&I cables;
• Immediately informing the supervisor in the event of exposing a buried service, incident, accident, near miss,
unsafe act, unsafe condition; and
• Ceasing excavation work in case of any of the abovementioned events.
5.7 HSE Department

The HSE Department of the Subsidiary/District is responsible for:
• Checking workers' possession of documentation related to competences and training according to their roles
and responsibilities pertaining to excavation;
• Defining the training requirements for the Competent Person for excavation stability, the qualified person for
prevention from water accumulating in excavation, the operator in charge of excavation equipment driving,
the operator in charge of the excavation equipment inspection and the banks man needed when mechanized
or mobile equipment is manoeuvring or reversing in congested areas;
• Ascertaining that training certificates of the Competent Person(s) are issued by an external qualified instructor
who has obtained a certification by a recognized, or accredited, training authority or body and that the
Competent Person(s) can demonstrate knowledge of the technical aspects of excavation.
• Defining roles in charge of retaining all documentation related to inspection and maintenance of equipment
used for excavation (e.g. Contractor key roles, Contractor representatives, etc.).
• Verifying, in case of contractors (if related certificate of competence is provided by their employer following
an excavation equipment-specific training), that the certificate is in compliance with the requirements included
in this Opi.
• Assessing, in addition to certificate of competence related to excavation equipment, that the operator is
physically capable to use the machine, based on medical fitness to work certificate.
• Training certificates copies are retained by the HSE Department and/or Contract Holder.

6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Excavation Controls

According to the prevention hierarchy, the first step shall be to assess if a trenchless technology such as impact molling
or directional drilling can be used to avoid traditional trenching or excavating. In case such technologies can be applied,
these will have preference over trenching or excavating.
In preparation of trenching or excavation works, a detailed Risk Assessment shall be carried out addressing all the
potential hazards that may be present during the works and the required mitigation measures. The final risk assessment
needs to include all hazards identified during the design and planning phase of the trenching or excavation works.
6.2 Design and Planning of Excavation Work

Factors to be taken into consideration in the design & planning of excavation work are (non-limitative list):
• The nature of the soil;

• The history of the area (potential presence of waste or hazardous substances)
• The presence of human activities in the vicinity of the excavation that could affect the strength of the soil (e.g.
irrigation of agricultural land)
• The weather & moisture conditions;
• The depth/size of excavation;
• The method of excavation;
• The proximity to other structures, services, sources of vibrations;
• The proximity to the public;
• The duration of the works;
• The need for dewatering systems;
• The disposal of the excavated soil;
• The ease of loading and unloading goods;
• The site lighting;
• The presence of buried E&I services and their detection;
• The presence of underground utilities and their detection;
• The presence of trees, boulders, poles;
• The tools and equipment required for the works;
• The emergency response procedure;
• Occupational health issues (non-limitative) such as:
o Noise;
o Temperature;
o PPE;
o Vibrations;
o Manual handling.
A method statement, addressing controls to the abovementioned hazards, shall be written by the designated competent
person and communicated to all persons involved in the work. Based on the method statement, a detailed risk
assessment will be prepared and the risk mitigation measures specified in the method statement and the risk

assessment will be transferred to or referenced to in a Permit to Work for the excavation (Permit to work + Excavation
Clearance Certificate).
Company has established a set of minimum requirements specific to trenching and excavations. These criteria can be
found in the sections below and need to be taken as a basis for the method statement and risk assessment.
6.3 Excavation Clearance Certificate

Every Excavation requires that the Performing Authority submit an Excavation Clearance Certificate, jointly with the
request of the main PTW (ref. to opi sg hse 042 for details).
The Excavation Clearance Certificate, shall be duly completed and submitted 24 hours (or as defined in the local
procedure of the Company) prior to the start of the works to the designated Competent Person or his designate for
assessment and approval (refer to opi sg hse 042). Any additional documents (e.g. drawings) should be submitted for
approval together with the completed permit to work and the Excavation Clearance Certificate (see below).
Upon issuance and approval of the PTW, the Performing Authority will conduct Toolbox Talks to all workers and
operators involved in the excavation operation at the work area, regarding the risks and prevention measures related
to the equipment, the risks and prevention measures related to the works and the emergency rescue procedure.
The approved permit will be prominently displayed either on the cabin of excavation site or machinery or within close
proximity to the excavation area. The permit is valid for the period specified therein and on the area indicated thereon.
The distribution of PTW copies should follow Subsidiary/District relevant opi, as minimum refers to opi sg hse 042.
The permit will be considered void and null during and after inclement weather, in the event of exposing a buried service
and/or after the occurrence of an incident or accident or in all cases when a temporary suspension of the permit is
possible. The Competent Person or his designate will perform an inspection on the excavation area under circumstances
mentioned in opi sg hse 042 ups related to Permit to Work and specifically before a permit can be re-validated.
The Excavation Clearance Certificate defines administrative requirements that shall be followed for authorization of
excavation, trenching, burying, pile driving and any other operations, which could damage covered or buried pipelines,
cables, or utilities. This certificate ensures appropriate communications take place and different departments are
consulted before issuing of the PTW.
An example of such an Excavation Clearance Certificate is included in Annex C.
6.4 Inspection and Examination

Both before approving and issuing a PTW for excavation and before the completion of an excavation, the Competent
Person together with the Performing Authority and the Area Authority (refer to opi sg hse 042) will perform an
inspection of the excavation area.
The inspection items before issuing a PTW include:
• Verification of location of E&I cables and buried services;

• Verification that E&I cables and buried services are prominently marked and protected;
• Verification that manual digging has been performed to expose and determine the exact location and depth of
any buried services;
• Verification that barriers have been erected at least 2 m away from known buried services;

• Verification that the respective Performing Authority working on the excavation area will perform a daily
inspection; and
• Verification that there will be a full time supervisor during mechanical excavation.
• The inspection items before completing an excavation include:
• Verification that cable markers and concrete tiles are re-instated after the excavation (inspection to be
performed before trench or pit is backfilled);
• Verification that all excavations have been reinstated to the original site conditions;
• Verification that upon completion of exploration or similar operations, any temporary wells, pits, shafts, etc,
have been backfilled.
Where during an inspection, evidence of a situation that could result in a possible ground instability and cave-in,
indications of failure of a protective system, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions are detected
(including potential presence of war devices and military weapons), exposed employees shall be removed from the
hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure employee safety.
An example of an Inspection Checklist is included in Annex B.
6.5 Condition Change Monitoring

The Performing Authority of the excavation team shall continuously monitor ground and environmentally conditions for
change; if present, also the Competent Person can support the monitoring for changes. The Performing Authority will
perform the inspection on the excavation area after inclement weathers and other natural disaster such as earthquake,
typhoon or sandstorm for re-validating the PTW for excavation.
6.6 Training Requirements

All personnel involved in excavation work shall be trained in accordance with the requirements of this Opi. The training
shall be provided before the employee is assigned duties.
Training of the all personnel involved in the excavation work shall consist in classroom session with use of adequate
training material.
Refresher training courses will be provided every year or as necessary to maintain knowledge or skills to safely work
within or near excavations.
Operators in charge of the of excavation work and of use of excavation machinery shall receive sufficient training and
holds current valid license of the type and class of assigned.
Furthermore, all employees involved in excavation works shall be trained on the following requirements:
• Permit to Work application, requirement and its limitation;

• Excavation Hazards and Assessment;
• Shoring and Sloping systems;
• Removal, Storage and Placement of spoil, materials, tools and equipment;
• Ingress and Egress means;
• Barriers and Stop Blocks;
• Lighting;
• Ventilation and Atmospheric Monitoring; and
• Emergency and Rescue.
In addition to general worker training, the Competent Person(s) needs to receive specific training on:

• Any local legal regulatory and academic trainings to serve in the role of competent person (e.g. civil engineering
degree);
• Soil Classification;
• Methods of evaluating the site and conducting inspections;
• Evaluation and selection of protection methods; and
• Requirements under additional applicable Subsidiary Standard such as PTW, Confined Space and Working at
Height.

7. EXCAVATION HAZARDS AND CONTROLS

The following paragraphs describe the Company minimum requirements that need to be implemented during trenching
and/or excavation works. The minimum requirements need to be reflected in the work method statement prepared by
the Competent Person and in the risk assessments.
In general:
Workers shall not be in trenches or excavations while plant and machinery are operating.
All movements around the trench or excavation shall be at a safe distance and stop blocks shall be provided to prevent
over run and driving in to the trench or excavation. Specifically the “vehicle/pedestrian” access ways shall be segregated
to avoid interferences.
7.1 Controlling Ingress and Egress risks

Employees are not permitted to enter a trench or excavation unless proper ingress and egress is provided. This can
consist of a stairway, ladder or (structural) ramp.
The following minimum requirements apply:
• Only metal ladders are to be used;

• Ladders need to be adequately secured;
• Ladders should extend 1 m above the excavation or trench;
• As a general rule 60° angle and no more than 2,5 m is permitted for ladders;
• In trenches deeper than 1.22 m (4 feet), a ladder needs to be available every 8 meter and other access and
egress means are preferred for trenches deeper than 1.5 m;
• Steps or stairs cut on excavation slope need to be protected from erosion;
• Handrails shall be installed to protect users of steps or stairs cut on excavation slope;
• Trenches will be crossed only at those locations where safe crossing means have been provided;
• Where walkways or bridges are provided across trenches or excavated areas, they shall have standard
guardrails, mid rails and toe boards, according to requirements mentioned on the Opi related to work at height;
• All access routes shall be in good condition and clearly signposted;
• The excavation or trench needs to be installed in such a way that an injured person can be safely extracted
from the trench or excavation.
• Based on the risk assessment and the size of the excavation, access to, from and over an excavation area shall
be considered for the following types of vehicles:
• Dump trucks.
• Bulldozers, lorries, etc.
• Emergency response vehicles (Fire brigade and Ambulance).
7.2 Controlling Cave in Risks

A cave-in occurs when walls of an excavation (partly) collapse due to the presence of unstable or previously disturbed
soil, excessive vibrations by mechanized equipment or vehicle traffic near by the excavations, additional loads being
placed near the edge of excavations, water accumulation in the excavation or trenches and/or changes in weather
conditions (e.g. unexpected heavy rain, rainwater or hot, dry conditions increase the chances of soil failure).
Employees shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system where excavations are not made entirely
in stable rock or when the excavations are deeper than 2 m (6 feet).

Accumulated water in the excavation shall be removed prior to workers entering the excavation (e.g. using dewatering
pumps), after heavy rains, the designated Competent person needs to reassess the stability of the excavation sides.
Only required heavy equipment (e.g. excavator or dump truck) is allowed near the excavation but a minimum distance
to the edge of the excavation of 2 m is to be maintained.
Excavated material should be stored away from the edge of the excavation at a minimum distance of 2 meter.
In addition to the above, steel driving plates of sufficient thickness should be used to spread the load at the edges of an
excavation.
7.3 Controlling risks related to falling

Excavations and trenches present a potential falling hazard and adequate fall protection and prevention measures shall
be taken to prevent workers, vehicle and mobile equipment from falling into an excavation or trench.
Effective barricades will be erected and installed by the Performing Authority around the excavation. These barricades
shall not be removed by any person without the permission of the Performing Authority and after consultation with the
HSE representative.
Warning lights and warning signage will be installed on excavation (regardless of depth of excavation) wherever located
adjacent to public access and vehicular access ways.
If the excavation is to remain open after dark, warning lights shall be erected around the excavation to warn others of
its presence.
Barricades will be erected so that access ways are not obstructed. However, in the event when this is not possible,
access will be diverted before the erection of barricades.
Barricades shall be at least 1 meter in height and consist of upper and an intermediate guard rail.
When the risk of falling into the excavation or trench (e.g. small excavation) is limited, barricades may be replaced by
warning tape. The tape shall be applied at a minimum of 2 meters (6 feet) from the edge of the excavation. The
excavations shall be backfilled as soon as possible.
Open manholes will be clearly marked and surrounded by suitable barriers. Such holes will remain covered where
reasonably practicable when immediate access is not required.
7.4 Controlling spoil risks

Workers are prohibited from working on faces of sloped or benched excavations at levels above other workers unless
employees at lower levels are adequately protected from the hazard of falling, rolling, or sliding material or equipment.
Employees are prohibited to work under loads that are handled by lifting or excavating equipment. Employees should
stand away from vehicles being loaded or unloaded.
The excavated material shall be controlled from falling back into the excavated area by placing the spoil at a safe distance
from the edge of the excavation consistent with the nature of the material and the type of the operations. As a minimum,
spoils, shoring materials, tools and equipment will be stored at a distance of least 2 meters away from the edge of an
excavation.
Scaling is to be provided to remove loose rock or soil or install protective barricades and other equivalent protection to
protect employees against falling rock, soil, or materials.

Spoils shall be immediately transported to the pit, stockpile or dumping ground as required.
7.5 Controlling risks related to underground cables & buried services

Damaging underground cables or services (e.g. water mains, electrical cables, fuel pipes, gas, vapour and chemical pipes,
fibre optic cables) may result in severe injuries, property damage and environmental impacts. In order to control the
risk of damaging these services, no PTW will be issued by the Authorizing Authority (refer to opi sg hse 042) without an
Excavation Clearance Certificate is signed by all the section managers (Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical, piping) -
see related paragraph 6.3 Excavation Clearance Certificate.
The Performing Authority will perform a detection of cables, buried services (e.g. using electronic scan locators) within
the excavation area, and mark their presence physically on the ground. Performing Authority will indicate and submit
to the Company a copy of the updated utilities and services drawing in case unknown utilities are discovered.
Before the commencement of an excavation work where cables and/or buried services have been detected but the
exact location is unsure, trial pits will be manually made to determine their depth, types of protection provided and,
the directions to where the buried services and/or cables lead.
While the excavation is open, underground installations shall be protected, supported or removed as necessary to
safeguard employees.
Note: All underground services shall be regarded as “live”
7.6 Controlling risk of hazardous gases - Confined Space Hazards

Due to the presence of natural gases (e.g. H2S, methane and sulphur dioxide), exhaust gases from equipment (CO2, CO)
and or contaminants, an atmosphere which is hazardous for the workers inside the excavation pit or trenches may be
present.
In case the risk for a hazardous atmosphere is identified in the design and planning phase, a continuous forced
ventilation may need to be applied. The use of increased ventilation has preference over the use of specific PPE.
In case the risk for a hazardous atmosphere is identified and the excavation can be considered a confined space (see opi
sg hse 043 for definition and applicability) Performing Authority shall ensure full compliance with the Company Confined
Space Entry procedure.
The following minimum requirements then apply:
• Construction plant and excavation equipment with internal combustion engines should be positioned away from
excavation pit.
• A continuous forced ventilation shall be provided to prevent the build-up of toxic gas or prevent exposure to
an atmosphere containing a flammable gas in excess of 10 % of the lower flammable limit (LFL).
• In addition to the forced ventilation, additional precautions will be taken to prevent employee exposure to
atmospheres containing less than 19.5 % oxygen or other hazardous atmospheres. These precautions may
include providing appropriate respiratory protection. Where needed, respiratory protection will be used in
accordance with the Minimum Safety Standard on Respiratory Protection (refer to opi sg hse 048 for additional
details).
• Gas Testing shall be performed by a trained and qualified person (Authorized Gas Tester) using a properly
calibrated direct reading instrument with audible and visual alarms.

• Monitoring should be continuous where controls are used to reduce the level of atmospheric contaminants to
acceptable threshold limits and when condition changes can occur.
• Monitors will be maintained and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• The frequency of the gas test is determined in the Company procedure related to PTW (refer to opi sg hse 042
for additional details) and the result of the gas test shall be recorded in the gas test certificate associated with
the PTW according to the Subsidiary/District requirement.
• In case the risk for a hazardous atmosphere is identified, specific emergency rescue requirements and
equipment are required.
• Workers working in excavation pit shall be briefed on the potential hazards involved, escape routes and the
emergency and rescue procedures.
• Adequate first aid and effective rescue equipment will be provided in close proximity to the excavation.
• Emergency rescue equipment, such as breathing apparatus, a safety harness and life line, or a basket stretcher,
shall be readily available where hazardous atmospheric conditions exist or may reasonably be expected to
develop during work in an excavation, this equipment shall be attended when in use.
• The emergency response procedure and equipment needs to be documented based on the Company
procedure (Refer to opi sg hse 043).
7.7 Controlling risks related to Water Accumulation

Employees shall not work in excavations that hold accumulated water unless precautions have been taken to protect
employees from any associated hazards.
The precautions may include the installation of special support or shield system to protect the excavation or trench
from cave-ins such as pumping of water to control the level of accumulating water, and/or the use of safety harnesses
and lifelines.
If water is controlled or prevented from accumulating by the use of pumps, the operation and its equipment shall be
monitored by a specifically trained person.
In case the excavation work interrupts the natural flow of surface water (such as streams), diversion ditches, dikes, or
other suitable means will be used to prevent surface water from entering the excavation.
Excavations subject to runoff from heavy rains shall be re-inspected by the specifically trained person to determine if
additional precautions should be taken.
7.8 Controlling risks related to Mobile Equipment

Construction activities are typically performed in a dynamic environment with regular movements of workers and
mobile equipment (loader, backhoe and dump truck etc.). The combination with a limited work area may lead to
significant incidents if the risk is not properly mitigated. The following minimum requirements are applied:
• Workers are not allowed inside an excavation while the excavator is in motion and working;
• A trained watch man wearing a high visibility vest needs to provide assistance to the operator when working
close to trees or other solid object such as pre-cast elements, equipment or site installation. The watch man
will warn and remove any unnecessary personnel from the excavation area or equipment operation radius;
• Workers shall not be positioned inside the swing radius of the mobile equipment. A safety instruction shall be
provided to all the workers working near operating excavating equipment to maintain a safe distance from the
machine's moving parts;

• Equipment operators shall be trained and have the required operating licence;
• A trained banks man wearing a high visibility vest shall be provided when mechanized and mobile equipment
is manoeuvring or reversing in congested areas;
• All mechanized and heavy mobile equipment shall be fitted with a reverse alarm;
• All mechanized and heavy mobile equipment shall be in good working conditions and fulfil the requirements
of the host country regulations;
• All mechanized and heavy mobile equipment shall be inspected prior to use by a qualified person on regular
basis and records shall be kept;
• Loaders and backhoe, bobcat are designed to perform excavations, they should not be used for lifting purpose;
• Stop blocks – can be used to prevent vehicles over running the excavation edge. These shall be positioned at a
sufficient distance from the edge to avoid the danger of it breaking away under the weight of the vehicles. The
installation of stop blocks has strong preference over the use of a banksman; Specific protective systems are
required to be installed to ensure a proper and effective shoring system with respect to all deep excavations 3
based on risk assessment and technical measures included in Annex A;
• The measures reported in the Annex A shall be evaluated under the responsibility of the professional expert
for planning of excavation and the Competent Person for soil and excavation stability.
3
A deep excavation is an excavation in soil or rock typically exposing workers to risk of entrapment and burial regardless
of how deep it is (beyond 1.5 m). Deep excavations are identified, based on risk assessment, under the responsibility of
the Competent Person and they require careful design & planning according to Annex A of this Opi

8. UPDATING RESPONSIBILITIES
Any need of updating the present document is notified to SEQ/SICEL/SICI department, responsible for possible updating
of the document.
9. DISTRIBUTION
For Application:
To Eni Upstream Districts, Subsidiaries and affiliated companies and their branches both in Italy and abroad
10. LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex A –Example of Slope Configurations
Annex B - Excavation Check-list
Annex C - Excavation Clearance Certificate

ANNEX A
Excavation in Construction
Example of Slope Configurations
The requirements reported in this Annex shall be evaluated under the responsibility of the professional expert for
planning of excavation and the Competent Person for soil and excavation stability.
Soil Classification
For all the excavations or trenches, a survey of soil prior to excavation by a competent person will usually provide
sufficient information for suitable method of excavation and protective systems to be determined, and these are
matters that a competent person should decide.
Soil Rock is the most stable, and type C soil is the least stable. Soils are categorized not only by how cohesive they are,
but also by conditions in which they are found, stable soil is practicably unachievable in the excavation of a trench,
drilling and blasting is normally used in rock excavation, this excavation method, fractures the rocks and render it less
stable.
Type A Soil
Type A sol can be clay, silty clay, or sandy clay, generally speaking a soil cannot be considered type A if it fissured or
under any other effect such as:
Vibration from heavy traffic, pile driving, having been previously disturbed or excavated.
Where it is part of layered system, where less stable soil is near bottom of the excavation, with more stable soil on the
top.
Where it is subject to other factors which would make it unstable –such as the presence of ground water or melting
condition.
Note: It is worthy to note that that construction at the site creates sufficient vibration to prevent any soil from being
type A. If vibration can be felt while standing near an excavation, the competent person should consider downgrading
Type A soil to Type B or C.
Type B Soil
Type B soil include both cohesive and non cohesive soil , they include silts , sandy loams , medium clay , and unstable
rock , soils that might be classified as A but have fissures or are subject to vibration , may be also classified as “B” soil.
Type C Soil
Type C soil is the most unstable and therefore the most dangerous of the three four soil types, they are easily recognized
by the continual sloughing of the sides of the walls of excavation. If soil is submerged, or water is seeping from the sides
of an excavation, it’s very probably "C" soil. Soil may be classified as Type C if an excavation is dug in "layered" soils,
where different soil types lay on top of each other.
When an unstable soil type is underneath a stable soil type in an excavation, the "weakest link" will soon give way. Once
soil has been excavated, it will never be returned to the composition as it was naturally formed; previously disturbed
soil is commonly found above existing utilities, such as water, sewer, electrical and gas lines. This makes work around
these utilities more dangerous due to the unstable nature of the soil.

Note: If you are uncertain of the soil type, ALWAYS assume Type C soil.
Adjacent Structures Hazards
Support systems (such as shoring, bracing, or underpinning) will be used to assure the stability of structures and the
protection of employees where excavation operations could affect the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other
structures.
No excavation work will take place below the level of the base of an adjacent foundation, retaining wall, or other
structure until it has been determined by a qualified Competent Person that such excavation should not create a hazard
to workers, or until adequate safety measures have been taken for the protection of workers.
Undermined sidewalks and/or pavements will be supported to safely carry all anticipated loads.
If the stability of adjoining buildings or walls is endangered by excavations, either shoring, bracing, underpinning, or
some other method affording equivalent protection for workers will be provided as necessary to ensure their safety. All
such systems are inspected daily or more often, as conditions warrant.
Protection System
Any work relating to excavation shall be covered in the construction phase plan and the appropriate processes put in
place.
Protective systems are methods of protecting workers from cave–ins of material than can fall or roll into an excavation,
also protect from the collapse of adjacent structures.
Employees who enter excavations 1.5 m (4 ft) or more in depth will be protected by a system of shoring, sloping of the
ground, benching, or other alternate means when examination by a qualified person indicates that hazardous ground
movement may be expected.
Shoring, sloping and benching are all acceptable protective systems, it is up to the planners of the construction project
and the competent person on site to determine which systems are most appropriate.
When determining the protection system for an excavation, following factors will be considered:
type of excavation (Mechanical or Manual);
ground condition (Soft, Hard, Clay, Rock etc.);
ground water condition.
For all other excavations or trenches, a survey of soil prior to excavation by trained and competent person will indicate
and provide enough information for suitable method of excavation and support to be used.
Shoring System
Shoring systems are structures of timber, mechanical, or hydraulic systems that support the sides of an excavation and
which are designed to avoid cave–in.
Shoring for excavation with depth of more than 2 meters (6 feet) should be undertaken by a qualified and trained
engineer.
Material used for shoring will be of good construction, adequate strength, free from defects.

Timber used will be of adequate width and thickness.
No part of the shoring of any excavation will be removed until effective means have been taken to avoid hazards to
employees from moving ground.
Shoring installation and removal shall be performed by trained and qualified workers.
Slope and Benching System
Slope and benching are another protective systems required to protect workers from cave in hazards, sloping in a
method of excavating in which the walls of an excavation are laid back to an “angle of repose” suitable to the type of
soil .
Walls or banks of an excavation will be cut to a reasonable slope to prevent the collapsed of its wall or bank. The type
and condition of the ground within the excavation area will be considered.
All slopes stated below are in the horizontal to vertical ratio.
Excavations made in Type A soil

All simple slope excavations 20 feet (6 m) or less in depth
will have a maximum allowable slope of 3/4:1.
All benched excavations 20 feet (6 m) or less in depth will

have a maximum allowable slope of 3/4 to 1 and
maximum bench dimensions as indicated.
All excavations 8 feet (2.4 m) or less in depth which have

unsupported vertically sided lower portions will have a
maximum vertical side of 3 1/2 feet (1 m).

All excavations more than 8 feet (2.4 m) but not more

than 12 feet (3.6 m) in depth with unsupported vertically
sided lower portions will have a maximum allowable
slope of 1:1 and a maximum vertical side of 3 1/2 feet (1
m).
All excavations 20 feet (6 m) or less in depth which have

vertically sided lower portions that are supported or
shielded will have a maximum allowable slope of 3/4:1.
The support or shield system must extend at least 18
inches (0.45m) above the top of the vertical side.

ANNEX B
Excavation checklist
PERFORMING AUTHORITY :
WEATHER CONDITION :
DEPTH / WIDTH / LENGTH (units):
SOIL TYPE:
TYPE OF PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS:
Check
DESCRIPTION
Yes No N/A
EXCAVATION
Excavations and Protective Systems inspected by Competent Person daily, before start of
work.
Competent Person has authority to remove workers from excavation immediately if
dangerous situation occurs.
Permit to Work issued and permit requirements implemented & followed.
Toolbox talk conducted before the commencement of the job.
Employees protected from loose rock or soil.
Additional PPE (as required) in beyond site PPE worn by all employees.
Spoils, materials, and equipment are located a minimum of 2 m from edge of excavation.
Protection Barriers provided at all remote excavations, wells, pits, shafts, etc.
Walkways and crossing bridge over excavations 2 m or more in depth equipped with
guardrails.
Warning vests or other highly visible vest provided and worn by all employees exposed to
vehicular traffic.
Workers prohibited from working or walking under suspended loads.
Workers prohibited from working on faces of sloped or benched excavations above other
employees.
Adequate Warning system established and used when mobile equipment is operating near
edge of excavation.
UTILITIES
Excavation clearance certificate signed by all Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, Instrument
Department.
Precise location of utilities marked and identified when near excavation.
Underground installations protected, supported, or removed when excavation is open.
WET CONDITION
Safety Measures taken to protect employees from water accumulation.
Water removal equipment monitored by Competent Person.
Surface water controlled or diverted.
Examination and inspection made after each rainstorm or heavy rain by competent person.
HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE
If classed as confined space, PTW required and issued
Atmosphere tested when there is a possibility of oxygen deficiency or build-up of hazardous
gases.
Oxygen content is between 19.5% and 22.5%.
Adequate ventilation provided to prevent flammable gas build-up to 10% of lower explosive
limit of the gas.
Testing conducted to ensure that atmosphere remains safe.

Emergency rescue equipment readily available where a hazardous atmosphere will or does
exist.
Workers have adequate training in the use of personal protective and emergency rescue
equipment.
Full body safety harness and lifeline individually attended when workers enter deep confined
excavation.
EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS NEEDED AND AVAILABLE
DESIGN AND PLAN OF EXCAVATION WORK PREPARED AND APPROVED
MEETING OF ALL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
VEHICLE MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS NEEDED
NAME OF INSPECTOR
JOB POSITION
INSPECTION DATE
SIGNATURE
Any Observation:

ANNEX C
Sample Excavation Clearance Certificate
SITE Cert. N.
Subsidiary logo EXCAVATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
.....................................................................
Section : WORK DESCRIPTION (responsible for filling: Issuing Authority)

REFERENCE TO WORK ORDER ASSOCIATED TO  HOT or  COLD PTW ISSUE DATE
NO……………………………………………………….……………. NO……………………………………………………….……………. ..............................................
WORK AREA (INSTALLATION/UNIT) ZONE Excavation dimension
………………………………………………..…………………………….………… ………………………………………………………… Depth: ………… Width: …............ Length: ………………
WORK DESCRIPTION (as per PTW) and TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED (including machinery/engines)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….…………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….
HAZARDS SAFETY MEASURES UNDERGROUND SERVICES CHECKS
 ACCESSIBILITY  GAS TESTING  Presence of pipes, ducts
 LIGHTING / ILLUMINATION  POSITIVE ISOLATION AND LOTO IN PLACE  MECHANICAL DEPT: ………………………..
 OXYGEN DEFICIENCY ATMOSPHERE  COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT  Presence of Electrical services
 TOXIC MATERIAL/VAPOUR/FUMES PRESENT OR POSSIBLE  MARKING OUT WORKING AREA  ELECTRICAL DEPT: ………………………..
 FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES PRESENT OR POSSIBLE  UNDERGROUND SERVICE DETECTION TOOLS: ………………………………….  Presence of Instrumentation services
 WATER ACCUMULATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………  INSTRUMENTATION DEPT: ………………………..
 DROPPED OBJECT  ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS: …………………………………………………………………  Presence of Civil underground services
 Ref. to JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA) / TRA: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………  CIVIL DEPT: ………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………  ADDITIONAL PPE SPECIFIC FOR THE JOB:  OTHER: ……………………………………………
IF THE EXCAVATION BE CLASSIFIED AS CONFINED SPACE: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY FORM N°: ……………………………………………
We hereby certify that all the prevention and protection measures taken (technical, organizational, operational) to mitigate and control task related risks are in place.
PERFORMING AUTHORITY ISSUING AUTHORITY
………………………….……………………………….……………. ……………………………………………………………
Section : APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION (responsible for filling: Authorizing Authority)
We hereby certify that all the prevention and protection measures taken (technical, organizational, and operational) are in place, all the risks and interfaces with other
work areas have been identified and duly assessed, and the work is authorized to be executed.
AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY AFFECTED PARTY
………………………….……………………………….……………. ……………………………………..…………….……………………………..
FIELD CHECKS / VERIFICATION OF CONTROLS ON SITE (responsible for filling: Area Authority and Competent Person)
I hereby certify that I performed a site inspection and: Additional notes by COMPETENT PERSON
the form is complete and signed ……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….…………………………….
all the prevention and protection measures are in place .……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….……………………………
..……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….…………………………
all the required documentation is attached for all works and all preparatory …..……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….………………………
operations before work begins are done ……..……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….……………………
………..……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….…………………
…………..……………………………………..…………….……………………………..……………………………………..…………….………………
from …… : …… hrs of : .…./..…../20…… to………… hrs of: . …./..…../20…..
AREA AUTHORITY PERFORMING AUTHORITY for acceptance
………………………….……………………………….……………. ……………………………………………………………………..
Section : RENEWALS
DATE AND TIME :
COMPETENT PERSON
PERFORMING AUTHORITY
AREA AUTHORITY
Section : SUSPENSION/TERMINATION OF WORK
SUSPENSION OF WORK CONTINUATION OF WORK WORK COMPLETION
The work has been suspended by The work site has been inspected after the suspension The work is completed, all tools and equipment are reinstated in
and all controls and precaution are reinstated and in their initial position, the worksite is left clean and safe.
…………………………………………………………………………………… place. The work can proceed.
For (indicate the reason) This work permit is CLOSED at … :… of……/……/20…………
at … :… of……/……/20… PERFORMING AUTHORITY ……………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………… COMPETENT PERSON ……………………………………………………….
at … :… of……/……/20………… AREA AUTHORITY AREA AUTHORITY ……………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………
With the Stop Work Authority, anyone working within Company sites, as either an employee or contractor, is empowered to interrupt an activity
whenever he observes an unsafe act or an unsafe condition.

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ISSUE DATE: EFFECTIVE DATE:

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Hierarchy in law and standards application

(1) Country Laws and Regulations;

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4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Stability of the foundations of adjacent structures whose location may create

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5.1 Company Site Management

5.2 Designated Competent Person

5.3 Performing Authority

• Ensure that no excavation work is carried out without an excavation Permit;

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• Ensure adequate resources are provided to facilitate safe execution of excavation;

5.4 Area Authority

The Area Authority shall:

5.5 Affected Party

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5.6 Equipment Operator

5.7 HSE Department

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6.1 Excavation Controls

6.2 Design and Planning of Excavation Work

• The nature of the soil;

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6.3 Excavation Clearance Certificate

An example of such an Excavation Clearance Certificate is included in Annex C.

6.4 Inspection and Examination

The inspection items before issuing a PTW include:

• Verification of location of E&I cables and buried services;

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An example of an Inspection Checklist is included in Annex B.

6.5 Condition Change Monitoring

6.6 Training Requirements

• Permit to Work application, requirement and its limitation;

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