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Permits to Work

Excavation Permit Template

A permit to work template for excavation and groundworks. Covers underground service checks, shoring requirements, edge protection, and daily inspection records for safe excavation on UK sites.

What is included

Excavation Permit Form

Microsoft Word

A structured permit form to be completed and authorised before excavation work begins. Designed to control ground collapse, underground service strike, and other excavation risks in line with HSE guidance and CDM 2015 requirements.

  • Location and dimensions of excavation
  • Underground service survey confirmation
  • Trial hole and CAT scan record
  • Shoring and battering arrangements
  • Edge protection and crossing point details
  • Inspection frequency and responsible person
  • Daily inspection log rows

Guidance Notes

Concise notes on when an excavation permit is required, how to complete the form, and the key requirements of HSE guidance CIS8 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 relevant to excavation work.

Important

This is a template. It must be reviewed and adapted by a competent person before use on any specific job or site. Suitability for your particular task is your responsibility. See our Disclaimer for full details.

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Microsoft Word format, fully editable
Guidance notes included
Aligned with HSE guidance and CDM 2015
Also available in the Permit to Work Pack