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Emergency Access Ramp

Excavation and Trenching Procedure

Good Practice

A ramp has been set up in the event of an emergency, there is adequate means to rescue a person from the excavation.

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Emergency Davit Arm

Excavation and Trenching Procedure

Good Practice

A davit arm has been set up in the event of an emergency, there is adequate means to rescue a person from the excavation.

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Barricade & Signage

Refer to: 2.E & 2.4

If barricading is being used to protect people from a fall risk, the barricade must be erected at least 2m back from the edge of the excavation.

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Battered Edge

Refer to: 2.1

Battering is where the wall of an excavation is sloped back to a predetermined angle to ensure stability. Battering prevents ground collapse by cutting the excavated face back to a safe slope.

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Ladder Access

Refer to: 2.B

All ladders must extend a minimum of 900mm above the surface and be secured by tying off or by a worker holding the ladder.

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Shoring

Refer to: 2.1

Where excavations are over 1.5m in depth or there is potential for collapse, suitable protective systems must be in place to prevent collapse and protect workers.

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