SWMS Excavation or Trenching

This pre-written Excavation and Trenching Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with excavation and trenching work. This comprehensive Excavation and Trenching SWMS will form an essential part of your Safety Management System if you are responsible for this work activity. Simply add your company branding and this 12 page SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!

Excavation and Trenching Safe Work Method Statement covers:

• PPE
• Working outside
• Working near roads / Traffic Management
• Checking for services / utilities
• Plant and equipment movement on site
• Preparation of work area
• Checking existing structures
• Excavation works
• Trench digging works
• Use of backhoe
• Completion of work

Excavation and Trenching Safe Work Method Statement includes:

• Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
• Step by step procedures
• Possible hazards
• Safety controls
• Safety responsibilities
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Plant and equipment
• Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
• Worker signoff

Excavation and Trenching Safe Work Method Statement features:

• User friendly
• Instant download
• Fully editable Microsoft Word format allows easy customisation
• Step by step procedure showing how to add your Company details:
• Microsoft Word for PC Click Here
• Microsoft Word for Apple Mac Click Here
• Step by step procedure showing how to add "site specific" information Click Here

Excavation and Trenching Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
• SWA COP Construction Work
• SWA COP First Aid in the Workplace
• SWA COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
• SWA COP Excavation Work
• SWA COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
• AS 3798:2007 – Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential developments
• AS 1742.3:2019 - Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control for works on roads