[General] Underground services are easily damaged during excavation work. Most accidents are the result of failure to locate all services or by not taking all practicable precautions while excavating [Hazards] · Struck by ejected material following explosion following contact with electrical services. · Burns from flames, molten metal or plastic following contact with electrical […]
04. Backfilling Work Excavation and backfilling of soil is a very important part of construction process, and care must be taken while excavation in safety perspective. Different soil layers may be encountered while excavation, dewatering may be needed sometimes. These points must be kept in mind to take necessary action during excavation and backfilling. ∴
[Excavation Work] Every year people are seriously injured while working in excavations. Many are injured by collapses and falling materials, some are killed or injured when they contact buried underground services. Excavations need to be properly planned and carried out in accordance with a Permit to Excavate/Risk Assessment/Method Statement as appropriate. [Hazards] · Collapse of
