The Underground Services – Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks associated with the excavation of trenches and laying of pipes and conduits for underground services including risks of falls, collapse or cave-in of excavations, falling objects, hazardous manual tasks, hazardous chemicals and mobile plant.
The SWMS provides details of the safety precautions (including personal protection) necessary when installing underground services in excavations and trenches.
