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SS JSP - 007 Excavation Work Using Equipment
SS JSP - 007 Excavation Work Using Equipment
SS JSP - 007 Excavation Work Using Equipment
Approved Name Designation Signature Job Safe Practice No. Element Ref. No: 5.19 Page No: Rev. No:
by: SS JSP - 007 SEC EHV FORMS 5.19.2 1 00
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JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP's) (5.19.3)
excavated.
Erosion control measures must be ●
considered when using dewatering
operations.
Dewatering shall be made to remove water ●
inside excavation.
If equipment is being used above the ●
trench, then no operatives should be in the
trench when the machine is in use.
All excavated materials must be a ●
minimum of 1 meter away from the edges
of excavation or totally removed from the
site.
Excavation must be properly barricaded ●
physically, and DANGER DEEP
EXCAVATION signs must be provided.
Heavy equipment parking must be a ●
minimum of 3 meters away from the edges
of excavation.
Use safe access while entering and exiting ●
excavations and trenches.
Each excavation must be provided with ●
proper access and egress.
Ladders must be secured when workers ●
are required to work inside the excavation
for manual excavation.
Avoid taking short cuts or jumping in and ●
out of excavation.
Aisles, stairs, and passageways shall be ●
kept clear
Materials must not be carried in a manner ●
that will provide obstruction in the way
ahead
Materials shall be stored in designated ●
areas
Materials and tools shall be stored away ●
from exposed edges
Modify work schedules and arrange ●
frequent rest periods with water breaks in
shaded area
Provide adequate cool water to workers ●
close to the work area.
Use an approved dusk mask (such as 3M, ●
etc.)
Dust control must be thoroughly done ●
around the excavation area
Approved Name Designation Signature Job Safe Practice No. Element Ref. No: 5.19 Page No: Rev. No:
by: SS JSP - 007 SEC EHV FORMS 5.19.2 2 00
CONTRACTORS LOGO
JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP's) (5.19.3)
Excavations > 4 ft. deep (1.20 m) that may ●
develop hazardous atmospheres shall be
Atmospheric conditions ● considered a confined space.
(presence of toxic gases) and Pre-start checks of atmospheric conditions ●
inadequate ventilations using a gas monitoring device.
Ensure adequate ventilation is available ●
(natural or mechanical).
Approved Name Designation Signature Job Safe Practice No. Element Ref. No: 5.19 Page No: Rev. No:
by: SS JSP - 007 SEC EHV FORMS 5.19.2 3 00
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JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP's) (5.19.3)
rentals shall attend Defensive Driving
Training for the driver
Equipment must have back-up alarms ●
Proper training must be provided to the ●
operator / driver
Water sprinkling shall be carried out to ●
avoid dust emissions, where necessary.
Supervisor and foreman must ensure ●
adequate monitoring of activities.
Provide trained flagman equipped with ●
green and red flags to control the
movement of equipment.
Suitable traffic management plan shall be ●
established such as segregation of
pedestrian lanes from vehicle access ways.
Separate, clearly marked or demarcated ●
Struck by moving equipment ● walkways with signs posted.
3. Shifting and Offloading of excavated soils into the designated area (such as dump truck, etc) Designated offloading (dump site) shall be ●
Exposure to Dust ● established with suitable demarcation and
signs posted.
Filled dump trucks shall be covered with ●
screen or equivalent materials to prevent
spoils from spilling on the road while
transporting to dump site
Foreman shall ensure that cover is installed ●
properly.
Damage to underground ● Locate underground services referring to ●
utlities prior to excavation due the site map / drawing.
4. Checking and verification of any underground utilities
to failure to perform pre- Use suitable detectors to check and locate ●
checks. any underground utilities.
All operators must be trained and certified ●
by a 3rd party for the specific type of
equipment to be operated.
All equipment must be inspected and ●
certified by a 3rd party.
Non-compliance with statutory ● Daily equipment inspection must be carried ●
requirements (3rd Party out by the operator
Mobilization/Inspection of heavy equipment (excavator and dump Inspection) The equipment to be used shall be in good ●
5.
trucks) at site Incompetent Operator ● condition
Inadequate inspection and ● The equipment must be suitable to perform ●
maintenance of equipment the task
All operators must be trained in conducting ●
inspection of equipment using the checklist
All equipment must be inspected regularly ●
using checklists by the operator.
All drivers and operators shall undergo ●
Approved Name Designation Signature Job Safe Practice No. Element Ref. No: 5.19 Page No: Rev. No:
by: SS JSP - 007 SEC EHV FORMS 5.19.2 4 00
CONTRACTORS LOGO
JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP's) (5.19.3)
Defensive Driving Safety Training.
Daily tool box talk must be conducted ●
before any work commences.
Equipment Operator shall be oriented on ●
how to use and fill out the checklist
properly.
Equipment inspection checklist shall be ●
provided and conducted in a daily basis.
Supervising Engineer and Safety Officer ●
shall ensure that inspection was carried out
thoroughly.
Establish proper equipment access and ●
shall be kept free of obstruction.
Designated equipment loading and ●
Struck by moving equipment ● unloading, and parking area shall be
and vehicle provided.
Ensure provision of designated spotter and ●
flagman to guide all equipment and
personnel movement.
Remove all materials, tools and generated ●
waste after the work is done.
6. Housekeeping Waste accumulation ●
Provision of waste bin nearby the area to ●
maintain the good housekeeping.
Permit to Work shall be obtained as a pre- ●
requisite to perform work
Work shall not be started until duly ●
approved Permit to Work is available at
site and that Safety Toolbox meeting was
conducted
Unathorized work to be ● A safe work practice shall be implemented ●
performed within a defined to reduce the possibilities of accident /
location and boundary incident
Uncontrolled personnel ● Permit Receiver and Permit Issuer shall ●
entering a restricted location visit together at the site to ensure that
7. Obtain Permit to Work
Unidentified hazards with ● workplace hazards are adequately
unplanned safety mitigating identified and mitigating measure shall be
measures established
Inadequate coordination and ● Permit to Work shall be displayed at the ●
area control protocol worksite
Permit Receiver shall not leave the area ●
for the whole duration of work
Work shall not proceed without the ●
presence of approved Permit to Work with
the Permit Receiver overseeing the activity
Permit Receiver shall account all workers ●
Approved Name Designation Signature Job Safe Practice No. Element Ref. No: 5.19 Page No: Rev. No:
by: SS JSP - 007 SEC EHV FORMS 5.19.2 5 00
CONTRACTORS LOGO
JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP's) (5.19.3)
under his Permit to Work before the start
of work
Approved Name Designation Signature Job Safe Practice No. Element Ref. No: 5.19 Page No: Rev. No:
by: SS JSP - 007 SEC EHV FORMS 5.19.2 6 00