Search results Basic Principles Of Support Excavation Basic principles of support There are many ways by which excavations can be made safe to work in, avoid settlement to adjacent land and buildings and allow work to proceed with minimum hindrance. There are, however, only the following four fundamental... E7-basic-principles-of-support Standard Or Designed Solutions Excavation Standard or designed solutions In the majority of cases, the support of excavations is carried out by on site “Standard Solutions”, without recourse to special design. The advent of proprietary equipment has greatly increased the scope... E7-standard-or-designed-solutions Checklist Whilst Work Is In Progress Excavation Check List No.3- Whilst work is in progress The following list covers the main items which need to be checked in carrying out the inspections required by Schedule 3 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Is access to and... E7-checklist-whilst-work-is-in-progress Checklist Groundworks Method Statements Excavation Checklist for groundworks method statements Groundworks method statements should normally include the following so far as is relevant in the circumstances:- Name and address of the groundworks contractor. Name and address of the site to which the... E7-checklist-groundworks-method-statements References Excavation References Legislation The Water Resources Act 1991 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Work at Height Regulations 2005 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations... E7-references Uncertainty of Condition of Existing Structure Work Over Water General precautions Uncertainty of Condition of Existing Structure In coastal works or work on rivers with high tidal flows any uncertainty will be affected by the dynamic environment. Therefore, it is important to: Obtain 'as-built' drawings... E10-uncertainty-of-condition-of-existing-structure Ordnance Work Over Water General precautions Ordnance A significant amount of unexploded ordnance and explosives lies in the waters of the UK as well as other parts of the world. The ordnance has either been deliberately dumped in specific locations, or as a direct... E10-ordnance Safety Nets Work Over Water Other specific precautions Safety nets It is often better to use physical barriers rather than nets (see Safety Nets for more information). However, where used these should be properly secured and slung sufficiently far above high water... E10-safety-nets Barges Pontoons Unifloats etc. Work Over Water Other specific precautions Barges, Pontoons, Uni-floats etc Barges, pontoons, etc., used as working platforms, must be fit for purpose, properly constructed and sufficiently stable to avoid tipping. Hired equipment must be accompanied by a recent... E10-barges-pontoons-unifloats-etc. Site Tidiness Work Over Water Other specific precautions Site tidiness Site tidiness is key in minimising tripping hazards. Tools, ropes and other materials not in use should be stored away and rubbish should be cleared up promptly. Materials awaiting use should be stacked... E10-site-tidiness 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
