Workplace health and safety have developed a range of approved safe work method statements for the performance of high-risk activities and other work tasks associated with the undertaking of excavation works.

Click on the links below to take you to prepared work method statements.

Tasks Barricading of work area Clearing of site Drilling of bored piers Drilling of deadman anchors Excavation of earth Excavation of footings Excavation of trenches for services General safety issues Movement of plant Set-out of excavation area Work in vicinity of services

Plant Backhoe Drott Excavator Skid steer loader Related Drainage, sewerage and stormwater Surveying services Other General issues Heavy vehicles Motor vehicle Site establishment

Tools Angle grinder Circular saw Cordless drill Drop saw Electric drill Electrical extension lead Jackhammer Rotary hammer drill Other tools Air tools Compressor Pneumatic jackhammer Chainsaw Quick cut saw

Safe work method statements are emailed to you in a ready to use or print pdf format, and can be implemented with ease by employers at construction workplaces.

• Work method statements are individualised to contain your organisations name, date of issue and date when document is to be reviewed.

• Consult with employees as to the content of the safe work method statement, and the means by which the task is to be performed.

• Have employees read the safe work method statement, sign and date the sign off form for the task or activity.

• Submit a copy of the signed safe work method statement, sign off registers completed by employees and any copies of the additional hazards, risks and controls form, and approval and change management form where applicable.

If you find that we don't have the safe work method statement you require, don't hesitate to contact us and we will be only to happy to prepare it for you.

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