Documents related to 'Safety briefing - underground services'
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Method statement - tree felling using a chainsawBecause of the risks associated with chainsaws, e.g. serious lacerations, manual handling, falling trees etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to do?If y... Read more
02 May 2012
Safety briefing - buried servicesThis briefing provides essential information to workers on safety when work has the potential for digging up or damaging services hidden beneath the surface. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Buried Serv... Read more
14 Aug 2015
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
Risk assessment - External areasIf you have external areas under your control, you will need to make sure that they're risk assessed. Our document will get you started.What's covered?We've identified some key considerations to take into account when ris... Read more
16 May 2017
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
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
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
