Job
steps
Step Description Hazards Controls By Who
1
Site Survey &
Preparation
Underground utilities, uneven
ground, Existing structures
Obtain utility plans and conduct scanning, Site walkover
assessment, Mark excavation boundaries, Secure
permits/permissions
Site Manager,
Safety Engineer
2
Establishing Exclusion
Zone and Access
Unauthorized access, Vehicle
movements, public safety risks,
low lighting
Install barriers and signage, Create designated access routes,
Implement traffic management plan, Security measures
during off-hours, Provide adequate lighting
Site Supervisor,
Safety supervisor
3
Excavation Equipment
& Dump Truck Setup
Mechanical failures, Heavy
Equipment,Dump Truck, Unstable
ground, Noise and vibration
Pre-use equipment inspection, Proper Supervision, Spotter,
Level ground for machinery, Provision of PPE (hearing
protection), Operator certification verification, Provision for
Safe distance. Waring Signage, Alarm, Beacon light.
Plant Operator,
Supervisor
4
Excavation to 1m
Depth
Trench collapse, Falls into
excavation, Dust generation,
Confined space risks
Trench support/shoring if required, Edge protection around
excavation, Water spraying for dust suppression,
Atmospheric testing if needed, Maximum 1:1 slope for
unsupported excavation
Excavator
Operator, Ground
Workers, Safety
Engineer
5 Pile Braking / Cutting
Power Tools, Flying debris,
Hand-arm vibration, Noise
exposure, Manual handling, Dust
inhalation
Exclusion zone during cutting, Tool rotation to minimize
vibration exposure, Impact resistants hand gloves, Hearing
protection and dust masks, Mechanical handling aids where
possible, Water suppression during cutting
Concrete Cutting
Operatives,
Supervisor
6 Pile Fixing
Falling objects, Pinch points,
Manual handling injuries, Trip
hazards from rebar
Safe stacking of materials, Hand protection gloves, Team
lifting for heavy items, Clear access pathways, Good
housekeeping
Steelfixers, Ground
Workers
7 Working in Excavation
Limited access/egress, Water
ingress,
Safe access ladder, Spotter, Safe pedestrian access Pumping
equipment on standby, Competent person supervision
All workers
entering excavation,
Competent Person
8 Backfilling Operations
Unstable material, Plant
movements, Striking workers,
Improper compaction
Clear communication protocols, Banksman for machine
operations, Hi-vis clothing, Proper layered compaction
technique
Machine Operator,
Ground Workers
9 Site Restoration
Trip hazards, Material disposal,
Environmental impact
Full cleanup of area, Proper waste segregation,
Environmental protection measures, Final site inspection
Site Supervisor,
Environmental
Engineer
Name of Contractor Supervisor, Signature, Date, Time,
Checked by LH Supervisor, Approved by HoD,