It provides a complete outline of the requirements, and has lots of great pictures. Below, we outlined some of the main factors to consider when working near each type of utility and what to do if a damage occurs. Trenching and excavation work is inherently dangerous. Establish clear rules and procedures work only with partners having proven safety track records place significant emphasis on safety during the. If an electrical line is difficult to locate, such as directbury romex, methods. The recommended practices emphasize a proactive approach to managing occupational safety and health. Excavation and earthwork this procedure covers the requirements associated with excavation and trenching work, including the selection of equipment to be used, transporting the excavation equipment to the work site, pegging the area to be excavated, the excavation work, spoil heaps, barricading and shoring of trenches, backfilling and cleanup. Job 2017 hours w comp reportabl osha report losttime hours an accident valdez housing off warehouse 824 0 0 0 no accidents. Stewartrichey safety program standard operating procedure 4 all trash shall be deposited in proper receptacles. The department is committed to the safety of its employees. Utility marking requirements every utility shown on the asbuilt drawings must be located, using all applicable methods.
Trenching and excavation safety 5 contact and notify the utility companies or owners involved to inform them of the proposed work within established or customary local response times. University of medicine and dentistry of new jersey, school of public health. This site safety plan is consistent with the safety program and policies located in the mass corporate safety plan. We make sure that the jobsite hazards are known and that safe work practices are followed.
Trenching and excavation safety occupational safety and. Hydro spy hydrovac services pipeline excavation safety. Sample safe work procedures templates pcm construction. Since the mid 1970s, when my first grading and excavation book was published, there have been many changes in construction methods and equipment. Subcontractor environmental, health and safety ehs plan. These tags will be placed on each side of the designated entry points. Construction site safety richard hislop 2009 large facilities workshop. Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock or other. Excavation safety training and procedures prevent serious injuries and accidents. Safe hydroexcavation requires an understanding and respect for all the potential risks. Recommended practices for safety and health programs in. By taking this course, you will come to understand the safety requirements for. This course is an introduction to construction safety and health management.
Ascc members receive a 15% discount from clicksafety, an online provider of safety training. The construction site safety handbook, as the name suggests, is intended to serve as a handy reference to frontline management teams in managing certain critical and accidentprone site safety issues. Clicksafety includes a comprehensive library of safety training topics specifically for the concrete industry. Safety barricade procedure individual unit function.
June 3, 20 june 3, 20 by administrator excavation 0 comments. Quality checks such as recording ground level and marking of reference points should be done. Environmental health and safety services ehss developed this excavation and trenching safety program to protect employees from safety hazards that may be encountered during work in trenches and excavations. Be aware of potential fire hazards in the workplace. Excavation procedures 1 purpose stanford university. Time is critical and all should know the protocol for various emergencies including electrical shock, caveins, allergic reactions, and basic first aid. Safety training for the focus four hazards in the construction industry. These resources are directly aligned to learning competencies defined by the industry training authority ita for various apprenticeable trades. This program establishes guidelines and procedures relating to safety on excavation sites at virginia tech.
These recommended practices have been developed solely for the construction industry. You are responsible for fire prevention at work for your safety and that of your coworkers. July 2003 key hazards risks personal protective equipment 1. Soil classificationintroduction this section will provide information on soil mechanics, soil types include. Asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen inhalation of toxic materials fire moving machinery near the edge of the excavation can cause a collapse accidental severing of. Work procedure for excavation at constr uction site involves understanding of centre line and excavation drawings, setting out of plan on ground, excavation of soil and removal of excess soil. Excavation safety goal this program provides information on the occupational safety and health administrations osha general safety requirements for excavation work as published in 29 code of federal regulations 1926 subpart p. Introduction 4 1 before beginning the job 5 2 caveins and protective support systems 9 3 sloping and benching 11 4 other safety considerations 12 5 soil mechanics 14 6 materials and equipment 16 7 falls and exposure to falling loads 18. Hazards include caveins, struckby injuries, electrical contact, and slips, trips, and falls. In addition, pursuant to section 5a1, the general duty clause of the act. Caveins are the greatest risk other hazards include. Ask the utility companies or owners to establish the location of underground installations prior to the start of excavation work.
Excavation safety environmental, health and safety. Trenching and excavation safety program scope and application this program sets forth the practices required for trenches or excavations with a depth of four feet or greater along any portion of its length that will be entered by university of florida employees or students. Check the safety folder for project informationproject plan. Excavation and grading handbook by nick capachi, john capachi. Excavation and trenching procedures 2 p a g e 32018 policies, programs and procedures benching benching system a method of protecting employees from caveins by excavating the sides of an excavation to form one or a series of horizontal levels or steps, usually with vertical or nearvertical surfaces between levels. Osha defines an excavation as any manmade cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an. Excavation safety safety toolbox talks forum safety. Excavation safety standard operating procedures summary. Excavation safety for construction course overview.
Check the prints to verify the print was prepared by a licensed professional and the utility information shown conforms to asce 3802. Osha safety is in no way endorsed, sponsored or approved by, or otherwise affiliated with isnetworld. Provincial ohsa regulations provide for three means by which an employer can maintain a safe. This is a free collection of excavation and trenching powerpoints.
Traditional approaches are often reactivethat is, actions are taken only. By taking this course, you will come to understand the safety requirements for deep excavation. Sample safe work procedures templates the safe work procedures templates presented herein are a sample guide to the subject. A guide to osha excavations standard duke university. Occupational safety and health act, employers must comply with safety and health standards promulgated by osha or by a state with an osha approved state plan.
If the conditions during construction are not as expected, or if conditions change during the course of the work eg different soils, heavy rainflooding take immediate action to protect workers. Structural ramps that are used to enter and exit the excavation must have nonslip surfaces and be designed by a competent person. Food trash must be placed in food trash containers only. Workers in excavations can be exposed to caveins, engulfment, hazardous atmospheres, and falls. Excavation safety was created by safety toolbox talk webmaster almost every month somewhere in the news you can read about a working being injured or killed when a trench they were working in collapses. Excavation and trenching procedures 4 p a g e 32018 policies, programs and procedures on any excavation where depth is expected to exceed four feet or where unstable soil is likely to be encountered, shoring or shielding equipment that will be used shall be on the site before any excavation actually begins. Objective to familiarize workers with the hazards and safety requirements associated with trenching and excavation. Contractor companies shall also comply with the contractor safety procedure, ehs2002. A guide to the osha excavations standard examines the standards different sections, offering many illustrations and a safety checklist to help explain how to excavate and work safely in a trench. Free excavation and trenching powerpoints xo safety.
The services that we provide our clients are ultimately preventive excavation work. Titanium excavation safety and loss prevention program first link safety services 4304 emerald st. It does not remove, replace, or alter our obligations under any health and safety legislation. Department of labor safety inspectors to make the most detailed, professional inspections possible whenever such accidents occur. Excavation safety guidelines ensuring that everyone is working safely around underground facilities is key to damage prevention. Name, number, address and map of nearest medical facility. Since the mid 1970s, when my first grading and excavation book was published, there have been many. Systems of safety applied to construction focus four hazards. Corporate workplace safety section, human resources department physical address.
An excavation that has a depth of four feet or more must have a means for entering and exiting such as a stairway, ladder, or ramp within 25 feet of employees. Topic title organizationgrantee year grant number language. If an apparent violation of a safety or health standard occurs, novo construction will advise the contractor of the violation and direct that the violation be corrected. Inspections also are required after natural events, such as heavy rains or manmade events, such as blasting that may increase the hazard potential. To ensure this commitment is met, the department provides training and. Excavation safety excavation university excavation safety university video series. Asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen inhalation of toxic materials fire moving machinery near the edge of the excavation can cause a collapse accidental severing of underground utility lines. Be responsible for employee and supervisor training on specific safety and health issues, as well as safe job procedures. Program summary the excavation safety program provides information regarding best practices for related hazards and assessments and inspection guidelines. Valley hydro excavation, llcs operator qualification oq program complies with the office of pipeline safety of the u.
Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and health. Safety manual for excavation table of contents chapter subject page no. Excavation safety environmental, health and safety services. We employ only skilled and experienced people and make sure they understand that their safety comes first. Although preplanning and sampling is not possible in an emergency situation, soil removed via excavation or drilling andor any groundwater removed from the excavations during emergency. Introduction to construction safety management oshacademy. Following the safety measures listed in this excavation and its support system for evidence of publication and not taking shortcuts will make a dangerous job safer. Separate recommended practices are available for all other industries. Hydro spy, llc is in the business of pipeline and underground utility excavation safety, preventing strikes to subsurface utilities, even overhead and surrounding surfacelevel utilities in congested or hardtogetto areas.
A trench is an excavation in which the depth exceeds the width. These materials are not owned or endorsed by xo safety or affordable safety training llc. Concrete construction safety council safety manual table. If there is a conflict between project ehs rules, contractors safety program rules, the owner requirements, and governmental. For larger and more complex operations, it is important to have a fulltime safety official to make recommendations to improve the safety plan implementation. The excavation safety university video series is designed to provide practical information to help viewers become more effective in their jobs. Wsdot safety procedures and guidelines manual m 7501. This intermediate excavation safety for construction online course will teach you how to work safely around trenches and excavation sites. The information, tools, and resources provided in this course are designed to you, whether youre a worker or an employer, to identify, reduce, and eliminate constructionrelated hazards. Department of transportations dot qualification of pipeline personnel regulation 49cfr part 192 subpart n and part 196 subpart g. The federal occupational safety and health administration osha promulgated standards to provide for the safety of employees who work in or near excavations. Work procedure for excavation at construction site involves understanding of centre line and excavation drawings, setting out of plan on ground, excavation of soil and removal of excess soil. Unconfined compressive strength means the load per unit area at which a soil will fail in compression. The best way to prevent fire is to be on the lookout for possible fire hazards.
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