The Trenching Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 18 page procedure.

This SWMS covers general hazards associated with trenching operations. This SMWS should be used in conjunction with SMWS dedicated to Confined Space Entry (as required) and Emergency Response– Trench Collapse. 

 

The Trenching procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System. 

The Trenching Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Trenching SWMS includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre-operational Inspection
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• References

Product Details:

• 18 Page procedure
• Written by ex WHS inspectors
• Referenced 
• Risk ratings before and after control measures
• MS Word format NOT PDF
• Task specific and site specific details easy to add
• Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
• Employee sign off section
• Instant download delivery

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Obtain information about:

• Type of soil (moisture content, hardpan, clay, silt, loam, sand, layered, backfill, etc)
• Rocky outcrops
• Water sources, creeks, wetlands etc
• Water table
• Faults/ bedding planes
• Surface drainage
• Slope/ lean of land
• Underground assets including pipelines
• Underground tanks (fuel or chemical)
• Possible contamination
• Previous excavations in area
• Proximity to buildings

Seek geotechnical analysis as required.

Notify relevant State Authority as required. Example: If persons are to enter trench, notify 3 days prior to excavation.

Seek qualified persons advice (engineer) if:

• Trench is more than 6m deep
• Trench located adjacent to water body
• Variable ground conditions
• Complex de-watering required
• Any trench 1.5m or more that persons will enter