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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to conduct excavation work
- Job requirements and workplace procedures for the site are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
- Hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor to assess risks and control measures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
- Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or relevant authorisation is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Equipment, tools, excavation machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the excavation work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Materials, plans, diagrams, maps, drawings and resources required for the excavation are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s and against job requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
- Responsibilities for safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the work site are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s
- Client issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Location of other utility services, site preparation and work schedule are confirmed against job requirements and relevant maps, diagrams and plans in accordance with workplace procedures
- Traffic management signs, barriers and warning devices are confirmed as correctly positioned with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements, traffic management plans and workplace procedures
- Conduct excavation work
- Materials, tools, plant and equipment for the excavation work are selected and used safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Hazardous activities associated with excavation work are conducted in accordance with job instructions, safety requirements and workplace procedures
- Excavation work, shoring and trenching, is carried out to industry standards, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
- WHS/OHS risks, incidents and unplanned events are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Quality and safety checks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete excavation work and relevant documentation
- Backfilling is performed, work site rehabilitated, tidied, made safe and markers installed or re-instated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
- Tools, plant, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
- Documentation is completed and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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