Roadbridge Excavation Audit

Are utility drawings available?

Has the area been inspected and appropriately surveyed by CAT & Genny?

Have all services been clearly marked and highlighted?

Is a completed permit to dig/excavation permit in place?

Is the excavation inspected by a competent person at the start of every shift; and after any accidental collapse or event likely to have effected its stability?

Pre-task Brief given and all involved signed onto it?

Method statements and risk assessments (RAMS) written, available and briefed out to all parties involved?

Where required is gas monitoring in place?

Is ground material strong enough to support the sides of the excavation without using shoring/benching/battering?

Is a safe method used for putting in the support, i.e. one that does not rely on people working within an unsupported trench?

If the excavations are stepped or battered are they sufficient to prevent collapse (as advised by competent and qualified person)?

If the excavation requires shoring has it been installed?

Has shoring been given a permit to load as per Temp. Works?

Have all excavations been entered into the Temporary Works Register?

Is there safe access and egress to the excavation?

Is there protection in place to stop people from falling in?

Are suitable measures in place to prevent plant, machinery and vehicles from falling in?

Are all materials, spoil and equipment suitably stored away from the edge of the excavation?

Are signs in place to warn of deep excavations?