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SITE EXCAVATION WORKS

Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock or other materials with tools, equipment or explosives. It includes earthwork, trenching, wall shafts, tunneling and underground. Excavation has a number of important applications including exploration, environmental restoration, mining and construction. Among these, construction is one of the most common applications for excavation. Excavation is used in construction to create building foundations, reservoirs and roads. Some of the different processes used in excavation include trenching, digging, dredging and site development. Each of these processes requires unique techniques, tools and machinery to get the job done right. The processes used will depend upon the structure that will result from the construction process.

How does the process work?

Before the excavation process can begin, the site must be carefully examined to make sure that the natural habitat and artifacts surrounding it are persevered throughout excavation. Next, the plans for the size and depth of the site are made and the excavation company makes drawings from them to clearly mark the excavation site’s boundaries. Once these two important steps have been taken, the excavation work can begin. The entire excavation process includes:

-Setting out corner benchmarks
-Surveying ground and top levels
-Excavation to the approved depth
-Dressing the loose soil
-Making up to cut off level
-The construction of dewatering wells and interconnecting trenches
-Making boundaries of the building
-The construction of protection bunds and drains

Where is excavation construction used?

Excavation construction is used during the construction process of almost every structure we encounter throughout our lives. It is used to build the foundation for the construction of homes, roadways, and buildings and creates reservoirs like lakes and pools that house some of our favorite summer activities. It is also relied upon for the mining of precious metals and minerals. Excavation facilitates the construction process and helps our important structures be built to their fullest potential by providing increased control over the job location.

Who performs excavation?

Construction excavation requires experience, skill and close attention to detail as it deals with large structures and creates the foundation for the entire project. Heavy industrial contractors use advanced techniques, tools and heavy machinery to make sure that the job is done right. Hiring a heavy industrial contractor to complete large excavation projects will yield the best results. Get your project started by looking into the heavy industrial contractors that service your area. You will want to take note of their reputations and values on safety to narrow down your list to the top in the industry. You can find this information by conducting a quick Google search, asking around in the construction industry and/or reviewing their websites. Selecting a heavy industrial contractor who values safety, is known for quality work and has experience in excavation construction will yield the best results for your large excavation project.

Denim Construction Limited.Our commitments to quality work, safety and strong relationships with our clients have made us a leader in the industry. Visit us online for more on our excavation construction work.

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SITE PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION

Failing to plan adequately for both vehicles and pedestrians on site is one of the main causes of accidents during construction work; the following can help greatly reduce pedestrian/vehicle accidents:

Entrances and exits
Making sure there are separate entryways and exits for pedestrians and vehicles

Walkways and Crossings
When providing pedestrian walkways you should make sure that they are well-drained to avoid and slips and take a direct route. If a walkway crosses a roadway then a clearly signed and lit crossing needs to be put in place.

Obstructions, Visibility and Barriers
If drivers are driving onto a public road they first need to make sure there are no pedestrians either side of the vehicle before pulling away.

With this in mind it is also advised not put anything on the pathways which will cause pedestrians to step onto the road to oncoming traffic.

It’s also worth thinking about installing barriers between roadways and pathways.

Minimize Vehicle Movements on a construction site

Minimizing the movement on construction sites takes very careful planning but greatly reduces the risk of accidents or injuries. Consider the following:

Providing car and van parking for any workers or visitors away from the work area.
Controlling entry to the work site
A separate storage area for delivery drivers, so they do not have to drive across the site. Visibility can be an issue on construction sites especially if having to drive or reverse round corners, you should consider the following aids to help: • Mirrors, Reversing Alarms or CCTV cameras
Trained Signalers
Adequate Lighting
High Visibility Clothing so pedestrians are easily seen Signs on a construction site Make sure everything is clearly signed and that the workers and visitors on the construction site are clear about the traffic rules on site.
Protecting the Public on Construction Sites
Site Access to the construction site

As construction sites can be very dangerous to unauthorized personnel such as the public the following steps should be taken to ensure safety.

Boundaries
It is imperative that you define boundaries to the construction site physically, the fencing should suit the nature of the construction site and its immediate surroundings.

Things to think about when planning the boundaries are;
- What nature is the construction site?
- How densely populated is the area?
- Who needs to visit the construction site?

Authorization
Preventative measures should be taken to restrict unauthorized people from accessing the construction site.

Even authorized people may be restricted to certain areas, and some may have to be supervised at all times whilst visiting the site.

Hazards on the construction site

There are a huge range of hazards of construction sites which could cause accidents or harm to workers and visitors, take these into consideration when planning out the site.

Falling Objects
You must prevent objects falling beyond the site boundaries; with scaffolding you can do this with toe-boards, brick guards or netting.

Storage and stacking
A good way of preventing accidents with stored materials or equipment is to have them in a separate compound away from the main site and public access.

Excavations
Workers and the public can be injured if they fall into excavations, manholes etc. therefore making sure barriers and covers are necessary to ensure everyone’s safety.

Other things to bear in mind are:

Hazardous substances
Slips, trips and falls
Dust, noise and vibrations
Energy sources
Materials Storage and Waste Management on Construction Sites
Because the law states you should keep your construction site in ‘good order’ it is paramount that the storage and disposal of materials on site is done so in a safe and efficient manner.

Materials storage on a construction site

Good materials storage depends on adequate planning and co-operation from all parties.

For large projects the storage of materials will be included in the construction plan, however for smaller projects you may want to consider the following;

Storage Areas
Having designated storage areas for each of the different materials you are storing is important, particularly if storing hazardous materials.

Flammable Materials
And hazardous materials will need to be stored away from the other storage areas and ensure that they are protected from accidental ignition or contamination.

At Height
If you have to store materials at a height make sure that guard rails are in place and necessary mechanical aids are on hand to prevent falls or injuries.

Tidiness
Keeping the storage areas tidy should be a number priority, and something that is checked every day.

Deliveries
Having a delivery plan helps keeping the materials stored on site to a minimum as well as restricting the amount of personnel accessing the area.

Waste management on a construction site

Before you start work on the construction site you need to think about how the waste produced will be managed and who will be responsible for the disposal of the waste produced on site as well as dealing with any problems which may arise.

Things to consider are;

Flammable materials
Flammable waste materials will need to be cleared away daily, you can get special cans and bins for these until they need to be removed from the construction site.
Skips
Make sure that there is enough space for skips and industrial bins on the site for storage of waste, and enough room for maneuverability when they are being taken away or delivered.

Waste inside buildings
When working inside of a building make sure there are enough wheeled bins to allow for effective disposal of any waste generated whilst working on the inside of buildings.
Welfare on a Construction Site
Welfare relates to the treatment and facilities that workers and visitors are subject to whilst working or visiting the construction site.

They will need access adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place for preparing and eating refreshments and somewhere for storing or drying clothing or protective equipment.

List of required facilities below:

Toilets
Washing Facilities
Drinking Water
Changing rooms and lockers
Facilities for rest

Administration on a Construction Site
When working or managing a construction site there are a number of assessment and reports which have to be submitted in order to comply and be lawful, you can find a more detailed explanation of the paperwork required for a construction site on various sites, we have bullet pointed for ease below:

-Notifications
-Risk Assessments
-CDM plan and file
-Thorough examination reports
-Inspection reports
-Method statements
-Any injuries or dangerous occurrences.

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