Locating Sub Soil Cabling or underground cables requires a suitable Safe Work Procedure for employees and contractors to follow when locating cables. Without a proper process, electrical cables and utility services can be disrupted accidently.

This OHS Safe Work Procedure has been developed for employers to be able to give direct instructions on how to locate underground cables safely. The document can be used as part of a Safety Induction or simply implemented into an existing OHS System.

Additional Safety Notes

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Site Risks
• Employee/Contractor Requirements
• OHS Planning
• OHS Signage
• Hazards, Pits & Man Holes etc..
• Performing the Task
• Completion


• 4 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• Ready To Use
• Version 4.0

Underground Cable Safe Work Method Statement has been referenced from:

• Victoria Road Management Act 2004 Worksite Safety Traffic Management Code of Practice
• Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 3
• Queensland Information paper Sun Safety and Heat Stress.
• Australian Standard AS1742.3 Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads

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