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endstream endobj 1535 0 obj<>stream When you are going to undertake any sort of work which involves excavation or digging, it is essential to take every precaution possible in order to avoid striking one of the many services that run underground. N�l�o!\��S�0�Ò��1�e�06�h>��{}��n#�o#�۔k@e��Wо\.wž�� .�m��M��WM�8�ӟ��u�$ ��~��d~5��l9��rv �=��.� 0000019368 00000 n Suction Excavator Solutions aims to be recognised for expertise and cutting edge solutions based on innovative technology. • Investigate uncharted services as required by … Published date. 0 Prior to commencement of each trial hole works, the Work Party’s shall notify CAG Project Officer on the commencement and location of the trial holes works. With our UGS buried service and underground utility surveys you are guaranteed a highly professional and tailored service. injuries" caused by service strikes that result in the injured person being away from work, or unable to do the full range of their normal duties for more than 7 consecutive working days. Not as I have once been told ‘hand digging with an Most utility companies will have markers or manholes at regular intervals. Removal, Utilities. 1516 0 obj <> endobj Traditional Trial Holes Using whatever existing service drawings are available for the area under investigation, a series of locations will have been identified at which hand dug trial holes are to be undertaken. 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The foreman must have carried out a pre-start risk assessment detailing all known services in the area of work ensuring also the details have been briefed to all employees There are a lot of different services that can run underground, but … %PDF-1.4 %�� After using cable locators, you should carefully dig trial holes, using hand tools, to confirm the cable position. 0000008702 00000 n 14 August 2020. endstream endobj 1543 0 obj<>/Size 1516/Type/XRef>>stream They fo… 0$!�" Xx��D�ڞ��Z�e��\�Kʖ vP�q@�9y��l堍:�H�b��M��y8# ��+�T*�gzI3f�+� A36 STAPLEFORD BURIED UTILITY SURVEY (TRIAL HOLES) Highways England. Hand digging means hand digging. We will be using them again in the future.”, “I have spoken to my operators on the contract and they are really singing the guys praises also when I spoke to them yesterday they both seemed very professional in their manner which is great and makes our lives so much easier, if you could give them a pat on the back please.”, “Really appreciate your support today and helping one of our contracts in their time of need. 0000002365 00000 n 0000004963 00000 n 0000003601 00000 n • Insulated tools (BS8020:2012) must be used for trial holes and work around services • Flame Retardant clothing must be worn whilst hand excavating • DO NOT use a mechanical excavator or hand held power tools within 0.5m of the The slit trenches can be any length x 3m x 3m. 0000005718 00000 n �V��)g�B�0�i�W��8#�8wթ��8_�٥ʨQ��Q�j@�&�A)/��g�>'K�� t�;\�� ӥ$պF�ZUn��(4T�%)뫔�0C&��Z��i��8��bx��E��B�;��P��ӓ̹�A�om?�W= Dig alongside the service, rather than directly above it, and then expose the service digging horizontally. Typical trial holes are a 3m x 3m x 3m cube. A detailed examination of the area around the proposed borehole or trial pit to look for signs of buried services should be made. 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Trial Pits are a quick, low cost Site Investigation method to assess the ground conditions for Foundation Designs, Contamination Analysis, WAC Testing, Soakaways, etc. Check for services before you dig However, work underground is rarely straightforward and at any stage in the above process, additional unknown services (live or dead) may appear on the radar as you scan the site. �x��- ��[�� 0��}��y)7ta��>j��T�7��@��tܛ�`q�2��ʀ��&��6�Z�L�Ą?�_��yxg)˔z��çL�U��*�u�Sk�Se�O4?׸�c��.� � �� R� ߁��-��2�5�� S�>ӣV��d�`r��n~��Y�&�+`��;�A4�� A9� =�-�t��l�`;��~p�� Gp| ��[`L��`� "A�YA�+��Cb(��R�,� *�T�2B-� 0000005464 00000 n • Wherever practicable you must hand dig around all buried services. 30 September 2020. 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Trial holes are then dug to confirm locations and further safe digging used to expose services as required. 0000004740 00000 n This will always involve locating services by digging trial holes to confirm the location. 12pm. If the ground does not meet the bearing pressure from the penetrometer test or the building is outside the scope of NZS 3604, the ground condition must be assessed by a geotechnical or soil engineer. Replace traditional hand dug investigations with CUBE non-invasive trial holes or electronic slit trenches. 0000004461 00000 n endstream endobj 1536 0 obj<>stream Trial Holes, also known as Trial Pits, are a time-efficient and cost-effective technique utilised assess soil profiles, as well as groundwater conditions at a given location. 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In most cases, the actual hole that is dug takes the form of a strip trench between 400mm & 1000mm wide. PLAN the work before starting: CONFIRM location of services and trial holes CHECK all equipment, including �[��;EWQg�X� 1516 29 40SEVEN typically scan and collect underground utility data from an area of two to three metres square. Lloyd and his team provided us with a great and professional service which was delivered on time and on cost. E. ssentials. H��_�U��Yf�5� �APXB`�s^�1�MH��H�P��!�W@� %ؾ��3��dA%��.��/>��8�_��}�9�=�S�PnKX� ?a�',��~��/�-w �� g�W�{G��F��r Y��w��Iw�o�GC��X��?�T��}dܣ�&�M��5y Sub Surface provide Trial Pits (aka Trial Holes) throughout the UK for Geotechnical and Environmental Site Investigations. … (�S��G��hH~�g��_�ޯ��y�/��7�ލ[�Y�*a�',��~��OX� ?a�� ߙ$ If possible, the buried service should be killed, or isolated. Trial Holes & Insitu Investigation: • Draft the Permit to Excavate and present to the Services Co-ordinator. There are over 50 fires or explosions THINK! A dynamic cone penetrometer or scala penetrometer test may be employed to establish good ground. All works on and around buried services must be covered by a method statement, risk assessment with a permit to excavate/work issued. Buried services are widespread and it should be assumed they are presen itt unles has bees n shown otherwise. BS32 4SR. H��Wio�H��_џra��=8�f�l|��";XPdKf�kx��}�$%�#)�g��իW�u��e��r�&糥�↙�k�b�Y��|'�ah2��dj�i�2ft��'�(l7��k��믄�>��l�ba>��n��n��>u�exq}Iw��]��L�=�<1�at�g��˦��H&��o�I�h��)ǁ��i~�%��ޱ��_L��mW?K��B��;=_\��.��_�se��5��b�.��r��a��`!>��~��*��c�p��s|#0��m�[��i��}l��|7g�2ק��,��eIT' �. Where there is uncertainty about a pipe’s position, particularly plastic pipes, hand-dig trial holes to confirm the location of the service, the type of service, and the condition of the pipe or cable. 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This is dug across the carriageway, starting at the kerb and extending either to the … 21 People responsible for planning or carrying out relevant work should liaise with the service owners/operators is importan. Once a locating device has been used to determine cable positions and routes, excavation may take place, with trial holes dug using suitable hand tools as necessary to confirm this. 0000000897 00000 n Closing date. trailer 0000004423 00000 n x��1 0ð4P�k\G` z�0�=i2��\x��!�z �:� You have done me proud, thank you and well done.”. BURIED SERVICES! We can supply you with a utility search report for your site which is: 1. compliant with PAS128, Survey Type QL-D. 2. extensive; collating information from all known potential providers 3. typically delivered within 15 working days 4. help satisfy your obligations under HSG47 0000005207 00000 n Buried Utilities and Asbestos Reporting: Trial holes in the carriageway asphaltic plug joint to determine the thickness of the expansion joint material and surfacing. 0000023615 00000 n Most utility companies will have markers or manholes at regular intervals. Verification Surveys are typically carried out after Category B – Detection Verification Surveys has been carried out. Once a locating device has been used to determine position and route, excavation may proceed, with trial holes dug using suitable hand tools as necessary to confirm the position. The level of detail and quality of information available about ground conditions will influence the project team’s ability to develop an appropriate, efficient and easy to implement design and to deal with issues that may arise during construction work, such as the presence of faults, underground obstructions, groundwater, and so on, without incurring unnecessary costs or delays. endstream endobj 1517 0 obj<>/Outlines 67 0 R/Metadata 118 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/Pages 114 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/StructTreeRoot 120 0 R/Type/Catalog/LastModified(D:20100716154802)/PageLabels 112 0 R>> endobj 1518 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 1519 0 obj<> endobj 1520 0 obj<> endobj 1521 0 obj<> endobj 1522 0 obj<> endobj 1523 0 obj<> endobj 1524 0 obj[/ICCBased 1536 0 R] endobj 1525 0 obj[/Indexed 1524 0 R 237 1537 0 R] endobj 1526 0 obj<> endobj 1527 0 obj<> endobj 1528 0 obj<> endobj 1529 0 obj<> endobj 1530 0 obj<> endobj 1531 0 obj<> endobj 1532 0 obj<>stream Contract end date. 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