Location of Underground Services

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 December 2024

Document Summary

This Safe Work Procedure outlines the processes for locating underground services before and during excavation to prevent damage to infrastructure and ensure safety. Workers must contact "Dial Before You Dig" and obtain all necessary plans from infrastructure owners prior to starting work. Verification of underground service locations must be performed using techniques such as Electronic Line Tracing, Ground Penetrating Radar, and potholing. Non-destructive methods like vacuum extraction are preferred to expose services safely.

Precautions include marking identified obstructions on plans and surfaces, using hand tools cautiously near services, and barricading work areas to restrict unauthorized access. All damage to infrastructure must be reported immediately, and emergency services contacted in life-threatening situations. Following these protocols ensures compliance, minimizes risks, and promotes safe excavation practices.

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