Safe Excavation Techniques in Construction
Duration
3 days of 6 learning hours
Duration for any practical learning to be at least 50% of this.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:
Scope:
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- spoil characteristics safe storage and removal of excavated material
- maintain a safe environment
- maintain tools and equipment
- underground and above ground services
- permits to work
- working at height near excavations
- safety signs and signals
- emergency procedures
- banksman role and responsibilities
- transportation of loads
- hazards – all common plant and plant machinery
- hazards – collapse, noise, environmental and services
- legislation, regulations, and approved guidance
- topsoil and subsoil characteristics
- proprietary trench support
- marking out and measuring
- the effects of adverse weather conditions