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
Excavation Death Trap: Not Today
Worker climbs out of excavation just in the nick of time before it collapses.
Excavations: Sloping and Shoring - Part 1 (4 of 6)
This six-part video demonstrates the common hazards associated with excavations, plus the procedures for preparing and working in a trench.
Excavations: Sloping and Shoring - Part 2 (5 of 6)
This six-part video demonstrates the common hazards associated with excavations, plus the procedures for preparing and working in a trench.