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affected essential services; and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  *   any conditions on the proposed excavation work.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Minimising the risk of falling into excavations and trenches by parawebbing or cordoning off the area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Filling excavations and trenches as soon as practical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Keeping workers not involved in trenching work away from the work area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Barricading unfilled trenches against unauthorised access after hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Further information on how to manage the risks associated with excavation work is available in the Excavation Work Code of Practice.
Adequate and Accessible Facilities – Regulation 41
PCBUs must, so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        When determining adequate facilities, consider:
    * the provision of adequate facilities for workers, including toilets, drinking water, washing facilities and eating facilities; and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            * the location of the site
    * that the facilities are maintained in good working order and are clean, safe and accessible.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  * the nature of the work to be done
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * the number of workers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * the availability of power and services.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Plan for the following:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * the safe and convenient location of facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * positioning and construction to prevent external flooding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * clear access to facilities at all times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * hygienic and safe discharge of waste water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * clean and sanitary facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * adequate natural and/or artificial lighting for safe access and use of facilities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Enclosed facilities should be of sound construction and weatherproof, with adequate ventilation and lighting

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Meal and shelter facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Workers should be provided with hygienic and weatherproof meal and shelter facilities in an area accessible to the building under construction at the earliest opportunity, for example in the garage or similar covered area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                These facilities should include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * adequate seating (which could include a board across two trestles and other alternatives to chairs) and a clean surface upon which to place food, which could include an esky provided by the worker or subcontractor or other material owned or controlled by the relevant subcontractor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * a rubbish bin with a lid or appropriate alternative(s) for the hygienic disposal of food scraps.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                At the initial stages of construction, but only until an adequate area can be made available, shelter may be provided in the form of contractors' vehicles.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Toilets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Workers must have access to conveniently located toilet facilities. Where the toilet is not connected to the sewerage system, self-contained fresh water flushing portable toilets should be provided that are regularly serviced in accordance with the supplier's information and instructions, but not less than monthly.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                To provide an acceptable standard of hygiene and privacy, the toilet must be:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * kept clean
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * weatherproof
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * well lit and well ventilated, either naturally or artificially
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * provided with a hinged seat and lid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * provided with a door that