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Excavation Safety Audit (SF119)

by Warren Donnelly, from the Community

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Use this Excavation Safety Audit (SF119) to evaluate excavation and trenching works. Verify Permit to Dig documentation, service drawings, and CAT and genny use. Confirm operator and supervisor training, RA/MS briefing, and evidence of CAT-scanning competence. On site, check trial holes and utility identification, edge protection, insulated tools, spotters for excavators, and exclusion zones around plant movements. Ensure workers follow permit requirements and site controls to reduce underground service strikes and excavation incidents.

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Use this Permit to Dig checklist to plan and control excavation work before breaking ground. Designed for managers and supervisors, it confirms task plans and RAMS, identifies underground services, and documents utility searches and marking. The form supports CAT and Genny and GPR scanning, traffic management, environmental and stakeholder controls, and trench and excavation considerations. Valid for up to 7 days, the permit records responsibilities and sign-off and must be closed on completion with the area left safe and reinstated.
by Cheshire Site Team, from the Community
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Green Mechanical Excavation Permit Template
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by Kevin Baker, from the Community
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BP Permit to Dig Checklist
This BP Permit to Dig checklist helps control excavation work by capturing essential details and approvals. Document the job number, site address, and dates. Record a full description of works, working area required, and add sketches or photos. Specify the excavation method such as hand, mechanical, or powered. Verify site readiness by confirming visual inspections, service locating with CAT and genny, consultation of site layout and service drawings, and clear marking of identified services. Ensure workers are briefed and utility provider emergency contacts are available. Capture signatures from the person responsible for excavation and the site operator to authorize work. On completion or temporary cessation, use the sign off section to close the permit and confirm the site is safe. The permit is valid only for the described works.
by Ally Stolpova, from the Community
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Roadbridge Excavation Audit Checklist
This Roadbridge Excavation Audit checklist helps site teams assess excavation safety and compliance. Verify permits to dig and RAMS, confirm CAT and Genny service detection, and establish gas monitoring where required. Check shoring or battering, temporary works registration and permits to load, safe access and egress, fall and edge protection, plant and vehicle controls, spoil storage, signage, and daily competent person inspections.
by Andrew Wilson, from the Community
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