Excavation & Trenching SWMS
Mechanical and hand excavation, trenching and spoil handling for landscaping works, including support, exclusion zones, safe entry/exit and reinstatement.
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There are 4 versions of this SWMS
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What this version covers
Excavating footing holes, pin pits and trenches beside and beneath an existing house, including location of the house's own services, ground support, entry and reinstatement.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling trench collapse and engulfment, underground service strike and overhead lines through shoring, located services and safe entry.
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Excavating footing holes, pin pits and trenches beside and beneath an existing house, including location of the house's own services, ground support, entry and reinstatement.
Mechanical and hand excavation, trenching and spoil handling for landscaping works, including support, exclusion zones, safe entry/exit and reinstatement.
Mechanical and hand excavation for paving boxes, edge footings, drainage and service trenches, including spoil handling, support, safe access and reinstatement.
Excavating cable trenches, pits and pole and stay holes on the road reserve and easements near existing assets - service location, ground support, entry, service strike response and reinstatement.
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