Unit 417 Hydro Excavation

Unit 417 Hydro Excavation

 

 

Check

        Pre Set Up   

Workers understand Unit 417 SWP’s and discussed job hazards on Record of Tailgate (ROTG) form?

 

Unit 417 Manufactures Operation Manual is on hand and accessible to workers?

 

Safe Work Zone is set up at worksite?

 

Truck is parked to allow safe and easy operation of hose reels?

 

Unit 417 Wheels are chocked?

 

 

 

Check

PPE

CSA approved steel toe footwear worn?

 

Protective eyewear always worn?

 

High visibility clothing worn?

 

Gloves always worn?

 

Hard hat & ear protection worn?

 

 

 

Check

Procedure Checklist

Worker can safely engage / disengage PTO?

 

Worker can safely remove & replace manhole cover?  (Always keep flat – never put on edge)

 

Worker can set up for from manhole or pipe opening correctly?

 

Worker is competent operating hose reel, water pressure and throttle?

 

Worker can advance and retract rodder hose smoothly through pipe?

 

Worker competent in retrieving, stowing, and securing rodder hose for transport?

 

Worker understands Valve Schematic?

 

Worker can complete a thorough flush and clean pipe effectively?

 

 

 

Check

Emergency  

Worker knows location and is competent in using emergency shutdown processes?

 

Worker knows location of first aid equipment on truck? 

 

Worker knows bloodborne pathogen SWP’s and has been offered Hepatitis A/B vaccine?

 

Worker knows to report incidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor without delay?