GMWCP - EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING AUDIT TOOL

Have the following requirements specified in JH-MPR-WHS-010 Excavation and Trench procedure been implemented?<br>• Hazards identified, controlled, assessed and added in the Workplace Safety Management Plan and Workplace Risk Assessment<br>

Has a Permit Controller been assigned to the Workplace and do they monitor the permit system?

Has a JH-FRM-WHS-010-01 Excavation and Trench permit been raised for the works being conducted and has it been authorized by the permit controller and workplace manager?

Has the Excavation and / or Trench been deemed a Confined Space and have JH-MPR-WHS-009 Confined Space Entry Procedure requirements been met?

Has a Dial Before You Dig Request form been raised and have all affected under and above ground services been identified?

Has a TRA been completed for the Excavation / Trench Activity and has it considered underground services (electrical / pressurised gas etc.), surrounding soils, structures, possible waters sources, mobile plant and other activities being undertaken in close proximity?

Name of employee(s) undertaking excavation / trench activity appears on the task risk assessment (TRA)?

Has their manager / supervisor communicated the TRA to them and do they understand the process?

Are the employees able to identify the applicable hazards associated with the excavation / trench works to be conducted?

Does the excavation / trench have a safe means of access / egress for fauna & employees?

Has shoring/battering designed by a suitably qualified person in accordance with the procedure?

Is the excavation / trench air quality routinely sampled to ensure that it is safe, i.e. emissions from plant operating in close proximity?

Have barriers, signage and fencing been put in place to safe guard against falls?

Have barriers, signage and fencing been put in place to protect identified sensitive vegetation?

Have emergency rescue plans been developed in accordance with the procedure and attached to the Excavation / Trench permit?

Are regular inspections / audits undertaken for excavations/trenches greater than 1.5 metres by a competent person to ensure controls are used being and remain appropriate (ref. JH-FRM-WHS-010-03)?

Has the excavation / trench works been communicated to other employees working in close proximity to the activity?

Does the client have specified mandatory project excavation / trench requirements and are they being adhered too?