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Excavation Near Assets Safe Work Method Statement

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Excavating Near Assets Safe Work Method Statement

This Excavating Near Assets Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with excavating adjacent to known underground services/assets.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Excavating Near Assets SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

  1. Provide Training on the Health Effects Associated with Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust
  2. Planning - Assess Intended Excavation Site
  3. Working Outdoors
  4. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  5. Conduct a Risk Assessment
  6. Work Area Set-up
  7. Environment
  8. Housekeeping
  9. Manual Tasks
  10. Conduct a Site Survey
  11. Check Maintenance Hole/Pit Safety
  12. Excavation & Contact with Assets
  13. Emergency Response

 

We've recently reviewed and updated our silica dust controls in line with the new 2023 Code of Practice for Silica Dust hazards in the construction industry. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Excavating Near Assets Safe Work Method Statement

This Excavating Near Assets Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with excavating adjacent to known underground services/assets.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Excavating Near Assets SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

  1. Provide Training on the Health Effects Associated with Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust
  2. Planning - Assess Intended Excavation Site
  3. Working Outdoors
  4. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  5. Conduct a Risk Assessment
  6. Work Area Set-up
  7. Environment
  8. Housekeeping
  9. Manual Tasks
  10. Conduct a Site Survey
  11. Check Maintenance Hole/Pit Safety
  12. Excavation & Contact with Assets
  13. Emergency Response

 

We've recently reviewed and updated our silica dust controls in line with the new 2023 Code of Practice for Silica Dust hazards in the construction industry. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.

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