This Permit to Dig and Break Ground form template helps supervisors and crews control excavation risks before, during, and after ground-breaking work. It includes sections for project details, required precautions, and verification steps such as reviewing drawings, locating and marking underground services, isolating live services where possible, and confirming operator competence and safe digging practices. The checklist supports risk assessment and method statements, records cable avoidance equipment details, and provides sign-offs for operators, completion of works, and final permit cancellation to ensure the site is left safe and compliant.
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