Roadbridge EA1 Excavation Audit

Is a temporary works design & calculations available for the excavations including for access?

Is an approved MSRA in place and available?

Has the area been CAT scanned and are service drawings available?

Is a permit to work issued for the excavation?

Has an excavation Inspection been carried out in accordance with statutory requirements?

Do excavations have adequate support and shoring or are they benched or battered to prevent possible collapse?

Are drag boxes/trench boxes being utilised in the excavation? If yes are they Inspected and tagged?

Is adequate and sufficient access and egress provided?

Are ladders provided for safe access and egress and are they inspected and registered as per Roadbridge IMS and legislation?

Have suitable barriers been erected around excavations to prevent materials, plant, people or excavation operatives falling in (e.g. fencing, guard rails, toe boards)

Is the spoil from the excavation being located a safe distance from the excavation?

Has the excavation been defined as a confined space?

If the excavation is classified as a confined space are all workers adequately trained?

Where risk of flooding exists have cofferdams or caissons been installed with pumps?

Is temporary lighting provided for periods of darkness or foggy conditions?

Has an emergency plan been provided showing how workers will be removed from the excavation (e.g. during a medical emergency or accident)?

Is there a requirement for a standby/rescue team?

Have the operatives been trained in the use of RPE that may be required (e.g. face fitting of the mask)?

Have the workers been issued with additional appropriate PPE and RPE?

Is there a requirement for atmospheric testing in the excavation?

Has the excavation been purged of any gases prior to entry by workers?

Are there any hazardous substances being used - COSSH?

Has soil sampling been carried out to check for contaminants?

Has the site been designed so that the excavation is not at risk from vehicle and plant movement around the site (e.g. surcharging the walls of the excavation)?

Have surveys been undertaken to check for underground services that could be affected or damaged by the excavation?

Are there neighbouring structures or features that would affect the integrity of the excavation (e.g. watercourses, roads, railway lines)? Archaeology should also be considered.

Have considerations been taken for the pumping of water from the excavation after rainfall or ingress of water?

Is the excavation in compliance with the CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations) 2015?

Have workers been briefed on the methodology, hazards and risks and do they understand the control measures required?

Has an emergency plan for evacuation from the excavation been prepared and communicated to the workers on site and in the excavation?

Have arrangements been made for Inspections of the excavation as required by legislation?

Are there registers on site for statutory excavation Inspection?

Have the risk assessments been prepared and approved for excavation work to commence and include emergency rescue information and access and egress?