Underground Services Work Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Striking underground services can be fatal. Service location is critical.

Use CAT and Genny scanning plus service plans to locate utilities.

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Key Hazards

⚠️Cable strike (electrocution)
⚠️Gas pipe strike (explosion)
⚠️Water main strike
⚠️Trench collapse

Control Measures

✓CAT scan
✓Service plans
✓Hand digging near services
✓Trench support
✓Emergency procedures

PPE Requirements

  • 🛡️Hard hat
  • 🛡️Safety boots
  • 🛡️High-vis
  • 🛡️Gloves

Legal Requirements

  • 📋CDM Regulations 2015

Step-by-Step Method

Obtain plans
CAT scan
Mark services
Trial holes
Excavate carefully
Expose and protect

Emergency Procedures

• Cable strike: Evacuate, call utility emergency
• Gas strike: Evacuate, call gas emergency