This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage safe working in excavations.
The aim of this Safety Briefing - Safety in Excavations is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks from such work.
The briefing identifies the hazards and risks including failing to ensure that the sides of the excavation are suitably supported, failing to manage excavators properly and not protecting the excavation.
Control measures include supporting excavations with timber, providing guardrails and using stop blocks.
Attendees must take note of the following key points: