Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00416:reg:4:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00416
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 8/21)
Character Range: 50975–53810

ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the provision of any information, training, instruction and supervision that is necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety arising from the work carried out.

Regulation 39 A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that information, training and instruction provided to a worker is suitable and adequate having regard to:

    * the nature of the work carried out by the worker
    * the nature of the risks associated with the work at the time of the information, training and instruction, and
    * the control measures implemented.

The training provided must be readily understandable by any person to whom it is provided.

Regulation 317 A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training.

Training specific to the excavation work and to the site should also be provided to workers by
a competent person. Workers operating certain types of plant at the workplace must possess
a valid licence to operate that plant.
Workers in a supervisory role (for example leading hand or foreman) should be experienced
and trained in excavation work to ensure the work is carried out in accordance with SWMS.
Further information on general construction induction training and other training is available
in Chapter 6 of the Code of Practice: Construction work.
   5          EXCAVATION METHODS

The nature of the excavation work being undertaken will affect the selection of an excavation method and a safe system of work. Careful consideration should be given to health and safety issues when planning the work where the excavation involves anything other than shallow trenching and small quantities of material.

    5.1              Trenching

Regulation 306 A person conducting a business or undertaking who proposes to excavate a trench at least 1.5m deep, must minimise the risk to any person arising from the collapse of the trench by ensuring that all sides of the trench are adequately supported by one or more of the following:
    * shoring by shielding or other comparable means (for example boxing)
    * benching, and
    * battering.
A combination of these control measures may be the most effective depending on the work environment and characteristics of the excavated material. In built up areas or streets the excavation may have to be fully or partly sheeted or supported to prevent collapse due to localised vehicle movement.
Where a worker enters a trench and there is a risk of engulfment, these control measures should be implemented regardless of the depth of the trench.

A report from a geotechnical engineer may be required to provide information on the stability and safety of a