May 26, 2021
Control measure - Shoring
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Consider requesting specialist advice and resources for shoring
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Ensure the competent person for shoring continually assesses and monitors its effectiveness
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Consider providing shoring equipment and materials
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Consider spreading the load of equipment or personnel to reduce the pressure on the opening
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Assess and continuously monitor the hazard area for signs of further collapse of an unstable or collapsed natural or built environment
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Ensure that the minimum numbers of personnel work in the hazard area for an unstable or collapsed natural or built environment
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Identify the type of material being excavated and the height and angle of the excavated face
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Consider requesting specialist advice regarding unstable or collapsed natural or built environments
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Seek advice or assistance for shoring from the responsible person or competent person
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Consult with the responsible person or competent person to establish a safe system of work for an unstable or collapsed natural or built environment
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Avoid applying additional loads to the excavation, such as fire and rescue service vehicles, equipment and personnel
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Ensure personnel are aware of local or national arrangements and the specialist advice available for excavations
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Establish arrangements with appropriate agencies to provide specialist advice, assessment and monitoring of excavations
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Consider providing local equipment or access to specialist resources to enable personnel to work ...
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Ensure personnel have access to appropriate specialist advice and equipment to assess unstable or collapsed natural or built environments
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Identify an appropriate area to locate equipment, personnel and debris to prevent further collapse of an unstable natural or built environment
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
October 14, 2020
Hazard - Unstable or collapsed excavations
Changes to content made following the database assurance review. All changes approved by CPO board 06/18. Assurance work completed by J Guthrie and M Hodges.
Hazard - Unstable or collapsed excavations
Changes to content made following the database assurance review. All changes approved by CPO board 06/18. Assurance work completed by J Guthrie and M Hodges.
April 25, 2019
Tactical Action - Consider spreading the load of equipment or personnel to reduce the pressure on the excavation
Guidance changed following review of legacy guidance. Content approved by NFCC Steering Group
Control measure - Safe system of work: Unstable or collapsed excavations
Change of guidance following review of Generic Risk Assessments. Approved by Steering Group 09/04/2019
Hazard - Unstable or collapsed excavations
Changes to content made following the database assurance review. All changes approved by CPO board 06/18. Assurance work completed by J Guthrie and M Hodges.
Tactical Action - Request that machines, equipment and vehicles are kept isolated or moved to a safe distance away from a natural or built environment
Guidance changed following review of legacy guidance. Content approved by NFCC Steering Group
Tactical Action - Risk assess the movement of any machinery, equipment, or vehicles prior to moving them or requesting they are moved
Guidance changed following review of legacy guidance. Content approved by NFCC Steering Group
Tactical Action - Identify an appropriate area to store equipment, personnel and debris to prevent further collapse of an unstable natural or built environment
Change of guidance following review of Generic Risk Assessments. Approved by Steering Group 09/04/2019
Strategic Action - Consider providing local equipment or access to specialist resources to enable personnel to work ...
Change of guidance following review of Generic Risk Assessments. Approved by Steering Group 09/04/2019
Tactical Action - Assess the structural stability of the working environment and establish cordon controls at an appropriate distance from the hazard area
Change of guidance following review of Generic Risk Assessments. Approved by Steering Group 09/04/2019
Hazard - Unstable or collapsed excavations
Changes to content made following the database assurance review. All changes approved by CPO board 06/18. Assurance work completed by J Guthrie and M Hodges.
Control measure - Cordon controls: Unstable or collapsed excavations
Change of guidance following review of Generic Risk Assessments. Approved by Steering Group 09/04/2019
February 01, 2019
Hazard - Unstable or collapsed excavations
Changes to content made following the database assurance review. All changes approved by CPO board 06/18. Assurance work completed by J Guthrie and M Hodges.
Control measure - Safe system of work: Unstable or collapsed excavations
Training Spec now linked.
August 24, 2018
Tactical Action - Liaise with the responsible person or competent person if required
Tactical Action - Consider requesting specialist tactical advice and resources for shoring
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Assess and monitor the effectiveness shoring
Strategic Action - Consider providing shoring equipment and materials
Strategic Action - Be aware of how to request National Resilience capabilities and mutual aid resources
Control measure - Safe system of work: Unstable or collapsed excavations
Tactical Action - Liaise with the responsible person or competent person if required
Control measure - Safe system of work: Unstable or collapsed excavations
Tactical Action - Assess and continuously monitor the excavation for indications of further collapse
Hazard - Unstable or collapsed excavations
Training specification links established
Control measure - Safe system of work: Unstable or collapsed excavations
May 23, 2018
Control measure - Establish appropriate cordon controls
Training specification link established
March 26, 2018
Control measure - Establish appropriate cordon controls
March 21, 2018
Control measure - Consider shoring
March 20, 2018
Control measure - Establish appropriate cordon controls
Training Specification link established