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Date: 2021-01-11

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Excavation inspection
Excavation inspection
Excavations and Protective Systems inspected by Competent Person daily, before start of work. Competent Person has authority to remove workers from excavation immediately. Surface encumbrances supported or removed. ... Spoils, materials, and equipment set back a minimum of 2' from edge of excavation.

At what point should excavations be inspected?
Inspection. A competent person who fully understands the dangers and necessary precautions should inspect the excavation at the start of each shift. Excavations should also be inspected after any event that may have affected their strength or stability, or after a fall of rock or earth.

At what depth must an excavation be supported?
The 1.2m rule for trenches used to be in older health and safety regulations and is often still quoted today. The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back.

What is the safest way to get into a deep excavation?
Prevent people and materials falling in – with barriers strong enough not to collapse if someone falls against them. Keep plant and materials away from the edge. Avoid underground services – use relevant service drawings, service locating devices and safe digging practice. Provide ladder access to get in and out.

What is excavation in safety?
Definition of Excavation:

Excavation is defined as ground breaking or making trench in ground is called as excavation.

What are the different types of excavation?
Excavation by Material
Topsoil Excavation. As the name suggests, this type of excavation involves the removal of the exposed or the topmost area of the earth's surface. ...
Rock Excavation. ...
Muck Excavation. ...
Earth Excavation. ...
Cut and Fill Excavation. ...
Trench Excavation. ...
Basement Excavation. ...
Dredging.


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