SWMS AUS

Trench Excavation (incl. Near Assets) (Civil Works)

Excavation of trenches for services, drainage and foundations near existing assets, including service location, 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.

This is the Civil Works version. The hazards and controls are written around civil works work, so it differs from the other 1 trade versions of Trench Excavation (incl. Near Assets). Compare all 2.

Built by WHS professionals, written for your state

Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.

NSW WHS Act 2011 VIC OHS Act 2004 QLD WHS Act 2011 SA WHS Act 2012 WA WHS Act 2020 TAS WHS Act 2012 NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 ACT WHS Act 2011 National Model WHS Act (national)

When you'd use this SWMS

If trench excavation (incl. near assets) (civil works) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.

Doing the whole trade? The Civil Works pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.

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Last review: 9 August 2026

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