An important consideration in excavation work is access to the excavation. It is imperative that there is a safe way of getting in and out of the trench. An inspection of the site must be carried out before excavation work has begun and at the start of every shift of work, so that it can be assured that all hazards have been identified and controlled. There should also be an inspection carried out whenever anything happens that could change the conditions or stability of the site.
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