Excavation
All construction work involving trenches must comply with the Construction Act and Regulations, and the Department of Labour publication Excavation. The leaflet gives an overview of the legal requirements and the key safety precautions that must be followed with trenches, open excavations, shafts and drives.
Table of Contents
General
Safety precautions
Trenches
Open excavations
Shafts and drives
Safety checklist: trenches
