Excavation
Operators of load-shifting equipment must be given adequate information, training, instruction and supervision to work safely.
Contact Before You Dig Australia before commencing work to obtain current underground essential services information (location and depth) relating to the workplace and adjacent areas.
Incident information:
Codes of practice:
- Code of practice – Excavation work (PDF, 4128.95 KB)
- Code of practice – Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (PDF, 1987.96 KB)
Read more about excavations and earthmoving plant in construction