The Vacuum Excavation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks associated with the use of vacuum excavation vehicles and equipment to locate underground services prior to machine excavation and to excavate trenches and excavations where the use of non-destructive excavation methods are necessary due to the presence of underground hazards including risks of falls, the collapse or cave-in of excavations. and from the use of plant and vehicles in the vicinity of the trench or excavation.
The SWMS provides details of the safety precautions (including personal protective equipment requirements) to be observed when working in or near vacuum excavation vehicles and equipment.
