SAFE WORK PROCEDURE (SWP) FOR: No.

SWP – 11
Manual Excavation Company: Al-Gihaz
Prepared by : Asad Manzoor
Reviewed by : Engr. Rabea Mousa
Approved by: Engr. Qazi Zahid
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE (SWP) Reference (i.e. Method
Statement, Manufacturers Manual etc.
Issue 02-05-2017 Last 02-05-2017 Next Review Date: 01-05-2018
Date: Reviewed:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: POTENTIAL HAZARD:
Manual Excavation Collapse
Striking Buried Services
People Falling In
Objects Falling In
Flooding
Collapse of Adjacent Structures
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIRED: TRAINING/REFERENCE/INFORMATION
Hard Hat, Safety Shoes, Safety Goggles, Hand Gloves Proper Usage of Hand Tools
Dust Mask, Barricades, Ear Plugs Excavation Safety
Usage of PPE’s
PERSONS INVOLVED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED/INVOLVED:
(Job category and number of personnel): (List of Tools and Equipment):
5 Labors Hand Tools

Pre Job Safety Checks

Work Permit, Barricades & Warning Signs, Emergency Team
Access and Egress

Safe Work Procedure to Perform Task

1. Obtain proper work permit before start the work from the authorised personnel
2. Training for all those who are going to involve in that work
3. Do not place any tools or equipments near to the excavation area
4. Wear PPE’s before start the work
5. Barricades the area before starts the work
6. Do not allow any unauthorised into the barricaded area
7. Do not stand closer to the excavation
8. Sloping the soil to avoid collision
9. Provide proper access and egress to the employees
10. Barricade the same place after the excavation completed
11. Close the permit after completion of the work

Emergency Response Arrangements and Response

1. Emergency responsible plan should be posted on the sites
2. Emergency contact numbers posted on site
3. Emergency Response Team
4. First Aid Team
Ending Operations & Clean Up
1. Clean that area after work completed