Archaeology

1) Is there a Method Statement / Risk Assessment / Permit to Work available on site for the activity?<br>a) Has it been briefed out and signed for?

2) Are the Emergency Procedures available on site?<br>a) Are all operatives aware of them?

3) Have all Operatives been inducted to the Project and received E & US training?

4) Are the welfare facilities adequate and is there appropriate first aid provision on site?<br>(Numbers of Appointed persons / First Aiders, Locations / Contents of Kit)

5) Is the correct PPE for the task being worn?<br>(Check condition, age, storage, training)<br>a) Have any items been Risk Assessed out?

6) Is the site tidy and free from trip hazards and is there safe access and egress available for all?

7) Are all operatives competent to perform the task?<br>(Check CITB, CSCS cards, Training Records etc.)

8) Are the locations of all buried services known?<br>(Identified and service drawings available, Cable Locator on site)

9) Are excavations safe to enter? <br>(Battered back, Safe Access / Egress, Excavated material moved away from trench)

10) Have all excavations been made visible to others e.g. surrounded by Netlon fencing?

11) Are there any other activities in the area which pose a hazard to the Archaeologist?

12) Have all vehicles been parked safely without posing a hazard to the public or employees?

13) Who is acting as Banksman to any excavators on site?<br>a) Are they competent and has communication with the driver been agreed?

14) Is there a process in place in the event of unforeseen / change in ground condition i.e. contaminated ground, running sand, high water table, mass concrete etc.