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Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD) SWMS

SWMS template for excavation near underground services (dbyd). Covers DBYD lookup, pothole/vacuum truck, hand-dig zones. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.

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SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.

This SWMS covers DBYD lookup, pothole/vacuum truck, hand-dig zones, spotter. Authored against WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work; applicable state WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice. and the relevant Safe Work Australia Codes of Practice. CIH-reviewed. Editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.

Hazards identified

8 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

TBD hazard 1 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)HIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 2 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)HIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 3 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)HIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 4 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)MEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 5 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)MEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 6 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)MEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 7 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)MEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 8 for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD)LOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.

  1. 1TBD control 1 — author in Phase 6
  2. 2TBD control 2 — author in Phase 6
  3. 3TBD control 3 — author in Phase 6
  4. 4TBD control 4 — author in Phase 6
  5. 5TBD control 5 — author in Phase 6
  6. 6TBD control 6 — author in Phase 6
  7. 7TBD control 7 — author in Phase 6
  8. 8TBD control 8 — author in Phase 6
  9. 9TBD control 9 — author in Phase 6
  10. 10TBD control 10 — author in Phase 6

Applicable Codes of Practice

Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (Safe Work Australia, 2018)⚖ Legally binding · 1 Jul 2026

Core risk-management framework applicable to all work subject to Model WHS Regulations.

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

0
Service strike, electrocution, gas leak

TBD — author in Phase 6.

Legal consequence

TBD — author in Phase 6.

Who this is for

  • TBD audience 1 — author in Phase 6
  • TBD audience 2
  • TBD audience 3

What you receive

  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) document delivered within 24 hours of payment.
  • Title page with company details and revision date fields.
  • Hazard register covering the 8 hazards identified in this SWMS.
  • Hierarchy-of-control measures cross-referenced to the applicable Codes of Practice.
  • Legislation schedule pre-populated per Australian state.

Worked example

TBD worked example for Excavation Near Underground Services (DBYD) — author in Phase 6.

Related legislation

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work; applicable state WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is a SWMS legally required for excavation near underground services (dbyd)?

TBD — author in Phase 6 per the master spec.

What do I receive after payment?

Editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment to the email you provide at checkout.

Is the template state-specific?

Yes — 8 state variants (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT) with jurisdiction-specific legislation schedules.

What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work; applicable state WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice.
HRCW Category
Service strike, electrocution, gas leak
Hazards Identified
6 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment
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