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Method statement - underground service detectionBecause of the risks associated with service detection, e.g. electric cable and gas pipe strikes following excavation, you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to... Read more
02 May 2012
Avoidance of buried services When digging holes and trenches, whether on a construction site, the highway or a pavement, the chances are that you may come across buried utility services such as gas, water, communications or electricity.Managing the r... Read more
16 Nov 2016
Method statement - excavations over 1.2 metresBecause of the risks associated with excavations, e.g. manual handling, trench collapse, service strikes etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to do?If you... Read more
23 Dec 2011
Safety briefing - underground servicesThere are many hazards to be considered when excavating, including striking underground utilities. Incidents damaging gas or electric lines can pose a serious danger to individuals in proximity and be costly. Thi... Read more
05 Apr 2024
Method statement - foul water drainsBecause of the risks associated with foul water drains, you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow before work is carried out. What to do?To ensure that you give your staff sufficien... Read more
16 Jan 2023
Method statement - excavations under 1.2m Because of the risks associated with excavations, e.g. manual handling, trench collapse, service strikes etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. Cutting the cableFailin... Read more
30 Oct 2019
Safety briefing - overhead linesThis briefing provides essential information to workers on overhead lines safely. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Overhead Lines is to inform workers of the risks and the actions they must take to prote... Read more
UPDATED28 Oct 2024
Best practice techniques for preventing oil pollutionWhen it comes to oil storage, things should never be left to chance; it's certainly the time to follow best practice techniques. This will minimise the likelihood of a spill in the first place, and ... Read more
06 Sep 2021
Permit to work - excavationCarrying out excavation work is potentially dangerous. So to avoid or sufficiently reduce the risks to an acceptable level, use our permit to help you plan the work before it starts.Excavation workThe main dangers of excava... Read more
31 Jan 2017
