An example of safe digging practice

All pipes and cables must be checked before digging begins. Service plans should be used to see whether the place Intended for digging involves working near buried underground services. Proper planning and the execution of a safe system of work should enable contact with services to be avoided. 

A safe system of work for digging in an excavation depends upon the use of  

Whenever possible, excavations should be kept well away from existing services. 

Safe digging practice method statement Before digging, ensure that  

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