The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back. 18 Provide 4 examples of signage and 2 examples of barricades that can be used as safety measures when carrying out excavations. ☐ ☐ Name of document: Version 1 Page 24 of 103
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"Excavations" section of the Construction Regulation, It is important to understand, for instance, the terms "trench" and "excavation." An excavation is a hole left in the ground as the result of removing material. A trench is an excavation in which the depth exceeds the width (Figure 1). The "Excavations" section of the
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As a general rule, the bottom vertical height of the trench must not exceed 4 ft (1.2 m) for the first bench. Subsequent benches may be up to a maximum of 5 ft (1.5 m) vertical in Type A soil and 4 ft (1.2 m) in Type B soil to a total trench depth of 20 ft (6.0 m). All subsequent benches
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Excavation . Digging excavations: Good practice . A simple trench with sides battered back to 450 (guard rails on right hand side omitted for clarity) Trench sheets with timber walings, screw props, puncheons and sole plates An example of a shored excavation with ladder access and supported services (guard rails on left hand side omitted for
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The 1.2m rule for trenches used to be in older health and safety regulations and is often still quoted today. The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back.
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The 1.2m rule for trenches used to be in older health and safety regulations and is often still quoted today. The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back
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3 CONTENTS Page No. Title Page 1 FOREWORD 2 CONTENTS 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION 5 2.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE 6 3.0 PLANNING STAGE 7 3.1 Desk Study 7 3.2 Timing and Location 7 3.3 Statutory Requirements 8 4.0 DESIGN STAGE 9 4.1 Temporary Support Design 9 4.2 Design Considerations 10 4.2.1 Loading 10 4.2.2 Drainage 10 4.2.3 Groundwater Control 11 4.2.4 Existing Man-Made Slope …
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Apr 02, 2019 · This rule is no longer something that should be considered. 1.2m is no longer the threshold for the need to support an excavation. The need to support an …
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These easy to understand health and safety documents cover a wide range of topics. Created to help you to manage the fire risk within your business, including fire assessments, checklists and procedures. Fire Documents. Control high risk activities with permits to work, including controls and steps taken before, during, and after the work.
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The 1.2m rule for trenches used to be in older health and safety regulations and is often still quoted today. The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back.
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1.1 What is excavation work? Excavation work generally means work involving the removal of soil or rock from a site to form an open face, hole or cavity using tools, machinery or explosives. A person conducting a business or undertaking must manage risks associated with all kinds of excavations at the workplace, no matter how deep.
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22. — (1) All practicable steps must be taken to prevent danger to any person, including, where necessary, the provision of supports or battering, to ensure that—. (c) no person is buried or trapped in an excavation by material which is dislodged or falls. (2) Suitable and sufficient steps must be taken to prevent any person, work equipment
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Jul 03, 2003 · Posted By Oliver Whitefield Jim You are right to ignore the 1.2m rule of thumb, as this is not an acceptable approach to the problem. Whether or not an excavation should be supported is down to a matter of risk assessment by a competent person, it depends on a wide variety of factors such as the type of soil/rock, its strength and other characteristics, the level of water saturation, the
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The 1.2m rule for trenches used to be in older health and safety regulations and is often still quoted today. The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back.
Learn More1926.651 (c) (2) Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. 1926.651 (d) Exposure to vehicular traffic.
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Oct 23, 2015 · Years ago there was a HSE guidance of 1.2m, but this has been retracted. The competence of the inspector tends to be in proportion to the complexity of the battering, benching or trench supports. Some excavations for example those on Crossrail are substantial and complex but a substantial number a straight forward.
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1. Introduction 9 2. Specification designs and categories 10 3. Tools and equipment 12 4. Signing, lighting and guarding 13 5. Undertaking excavations 15 6. Trench sidewall support 17 7. Precautions for protecting trees 18 8. Excavating surfacings: bitumen bound 20 rigid roadslabs 22 rigid surface in footways 24 modular 25 9. Excavating below
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Excavations And The 1.2m Rule. If an excavation is under 1.2m in depth does it need supporting? What are the requirements? In this blog post we look at the 1.2m rule, how it came about, and if it still applies today. Excavations of any depth are at risk of collapse …
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The 1.2m rule for trenches used to be in older health and safety regulations and is often still quoted today. The basis of the rule is that, if a trench is under 1.2m deep, then people can enter the trench without the sides of the excavation being supported or battered back
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