Apprenticeship program resources: Excavation process and precautions
These resources are directly aligned to learning competencies defined by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for various apprenticeable trades. For more information and resources on these topics, please visit the Health & Safety section of this website.
OHS Regulation & Guidelines
- Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition - Excavations
- Guidelines Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition - Excavations
Resources
Prevention of Damage to Buried Facilities in British Columbia
This publication will help workers, employers, contractors, consultants, and owners be aware of the potential hazards, legislated requirements, and best practices associated with ground disturbances in...
Sloping and Timber Shoring
This manual describes methods for sloping and timber shoring, including pre-excavation requirements, information on site inspections, and general sloping or shoring requirements.
Underground Utilities
This video demonstrates why it is important to know the location of all undeground utilities before you dig.
This video is part of a series called You're a Pro: Safety Is Part of Everything You...
Excavations: Soil Instability (2 of 6)
This six-part video demonstrates the common hazards associated with excavations, plus the procedures for preparing and working in a trench.