Safety during excavation work
Excavation work must meet a number of requirements for slope gradient, shoring, traffic barriers and signage. Learn about the most important rules.
Safety during excavation workExcavation work
There is a high risk of injury from soil collapse in connection with excavation work. The collapse of soil can cause serious injuries and fatal accidents. Therefore, when inspecting excavation work, the Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) has special focus on the risk of collapse. We also focus on other risk areas such as vehicle impacts, risk of employees falling into excavations and heavy lifting.
Your manual: Excavation work
Links to selected chapters on excavation work, ergonomics and lift assessment in the 'Manual - Building and construction working environment'. The manual is published by 'BFA Bygge & Anlæg'.
Your safety on the construction site
Workplace safety is the responsibility of both employers and employees. Read more about employer obligations and what you need to do yourselves.
Take no chances with your safety on the construction site