Whsmp · OPW16/0021

            combination of these.
        5   Trenches 1m deep or more will be inspected at the intervals          Subcontractor
             identified by a competent person in the SWMS.
        5   Where there are any excavations which may reduce the                 Subcontractor / HSO
            stability of a structure, controls will be identified and            Site Manager
            implemented to prevent a person’s exposure to risk of death,
            injury, illness from the collapse of part or all of the structure.
        5   Plant operator’s competency to be verified at the site               HSO /Site Manager
            induction re: statement of attainment by RTO or Employers
            statement of competency pursuant of assessment by RTO or
            previously held license.
        5   Daily inspections of trenches and excavations will be                Subcontractor / HSO
            undertaken actioned and recorded on the Weekly Inspection            Site Manager
            Sheet.
        5   Mobile plant and materials will be kept back from the edge of        Subcontractor / HSO
            excavations to prevent them falling into the excavation /            Site Manager
            causing a cave in / contaminating the atmosphere in the
            excavation.
        5   A competent person will supervise all excavation work and            Subcontractor / HSO
            their details are recorded on the SWMS                               Site Manager
        5   All trenches will have a safe means of access and egress (where
            access is required).
        5                                                                        Subcontractor/ HSO
            Excavation areas will be signed as required.
                                                                                 Site Manager
        5   Where an excavation meets the requirements as a confined             Subcontractor/ HSO
            space, the confined space requirements of the project risk           Site Manager
            assessment will apply.
        5   Investigations regarding underground services will be                Subcontractor/ HSO
            undertaken prior to work commencing onsite (e.g. client, dial        Site Manager
            before you dig, etc.).
        5   Details (prescribed information) about underground services          Subcontractor/ HSO
            will be recorded in writing and given to each person who is to       Site Manager
            do excavation work.
        5   Underground services will be clearly marked according to             Subcontractor/ HSO
            available plans and onsite checks prior to the commencement          Site Manager
            of work.
        5   Any further information available to Hutchinson Builders             Subcontractor/ HSO
            about ground conditions and risks such as contamination by           Site Manager
            hazardous substances etc. will be provided to each person
            who is to do excavation work.


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