1. BACKFILLING OF COLLAPSE OF EXCAVATION Only Contractors approved mechanical EXCAVATI shovels are to be used to carry ON out this task PHYSICAL INJURY DUE TO Plant used to backfill excavations shall carry PROXIMITY OF current certification and shall be THE PLANT maintained in a safe condition The plant shall be operated by trained and authorized personnel. Banksmen shall be used to control the backfilling operations in order to prevent plant working too close to the excavation edge. Unauthorized personnel shall be excluded from areas where the backfilling of excavations is taking place. A survey of the area shall be carried out to asses risks to any adjacent structures and or utilities that may exist. Operators shall be brief on any identified potential hazards.