Excavation Work Under 1.5 SWMS
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Product Overview
This Excavation Work Under 1.5 SWMS is a fully editable Safe Work Method Statement designed to help you plan, document, and control the risks associated with small-scale excavation works to achieve strong WHS compliance. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to managing hazards across all stages of excavation work under 1.5 metres, from site preparation through to backfilling and clean-up.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and consultation for excavation works under 1.5 metres, including site assessment and pre-start checks
- Identification, marking, and protection of underground services such as gas, water, electricity, and communications
- Selection and safe use of small plant and equipment for shallow excavation, including mini-excavators and hand tools
- Management of ground stability, edge protection, and prevention of minor collapses in shallow excavations
- Control of pedestrian and vehicle access around excavation zones using barricades, signage, and spotters
- Manual handling risk controls for shovelling, lifting, and handling spoil, pipes, and materials
- Dust, noise, and vibration management during excavation activities in built-up or sensitive areas
- Safe loading, stockpiling, and removal of excavated material to minimise collapse, slips, and trips
- Environmental controls for stormwater, sediment, and contamination when excavating in wet or unstable ground
- Emergency response procedures for minor ground collapse, service strikes, and worker injury
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to excavation work under 1.5 metres
- Site reinstatement, backfilling, compaction, and final inspection of the excavation area
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for civil contractors, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, builders, and site supervisors undertaking or overseeing excavation work under 1.5 metres on Australian worksites.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Excavation Marking |
|
| 3. Utility Location |
|
| 4. Pedestrian Management |
|
| 5. Equipment Inspection |
|
| 6. Soil Classification |
|
| 7. Trench Support Installation |
|
| 8. Excavation Work |
|
| 9. Material Storage |
|
| 10. De-watering Operations |
|
| 11. Inspections & Monitoring |
|
| 12. Backfilling & Compaction |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Excavation Work Code of Practice: Guidance on managing risks associated with excavation and trenching activities
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling WHS risks
- Construction Work Code of Practice: Requirements and controls for construction-related excavation activities
- Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice: Controls for noise generated by excavation plant and equipment
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Principles for controlling fall risks at edges and into excavations
- Safe Work Australia – Guide for Excavation Work: National guidance on safe excavation practices and control measures
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
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Excavation Work Under 1.5 SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Excavation Work Under 1.5 SWMS
Product Overview
This Excavation Work Under 1.5 SWMS is a fully editable Safe Work Method Statement designed to help you plan, document, and control the risks associated with small-scale excavation works to achieve strong WHS compliance. It provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to managing hazards across all stages of excavation work under 1.5 metres, from site preparation through to backfilling and clean-up.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and consultation for excavation works under 1.5 metres, including site assessment and pre-start checks
- Identification, marking, and protection of underground services such as gas, water, electricity, and communications
- Selection and safe use of small plant and equipment for shallow excavation, including mini-excavators and hand tools
- Management of ground stability, edge protection, and prevention of minor collapses in shallow excavations
- Control of pedestrian and vehicle access around excavation zones using barricades, signage, and spotters
- Manual handling risk controls for shovelling, lifting, and handling spoil, pipes, and materials
- Dust, noise, and vibration management during excavation activities in built-up or sensitive areas
- Safe loading, stockpiling, and removal of excavated material to minimise collapse, slips, and trips
- Environmental controls for stormwater, sediment, and contamination when excavating in wet or unstable ground
- Emergency response procedures for minor ground collapse, service strikes, and worker injury
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to excavation work under 1.5 metres
- Site reinstatement, backfilling, compaction, and final inspection of the excavation area
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for civil contractors, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, builders, and site supervisors undertaking or overseeing excavation work under 1.5 metres on Australian worksites.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Excavation Marking |
|
| 3. Utility Location |
|
| 4. Pedestrian Management |
|
| 5. Equipment Inspection |
|
| 6. Soil Classification |
|
| 7. Trench Support Installation |
|
| 8. Excavation Work |
|
| 9. Material Storage |
|
| 10. De-watering Operations |
|
| 11. Inspections & Monitoring |
|
| 12. Backfilling & Compaction |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Excavation Work Code of Practice: Guidance on managing risks associated with excavation and trenching activities
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling WHS risks
- Construction Work Code of Practice: Requirements and controls for construction-related excavation activities
- Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice: Controls for noise generated by excavation plant and equipment
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Principles for controlling fall risks at edges and into excavations
- Safe Work Australia – Guide for Excavation Work: National guidance on safe excavation practices and control measures
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8