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SafeWork NSW provides a PCBU safety checklist for earthmoving plant and excavations to assist duty-holders with pre-work planning and on-site risk control verification.
SafeWork NSW publishes a dedicated PCBU safety checklist (PDF) for earthmoving plant and excavations, available from the hazards A–Z page. The checklist supports practical compliance with the COP and WHS Regulation obligations covering pre-excavation service identification, plant safety, ground stability, exclusion zones, and PPE. PCBUs should use or adapt the checklist as part of their safe work method statements and site inspections for excavation work.
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- SafeWork NSW provides a PCBU safety checklist for earthmoving plant and excavations to assist duty-holders with pre-work planning and on-site risk control verification.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU safety checklist — earthmoving plant and excavations is a WHS requirement set out in Excavation work (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice > Excavation Work > Guidance.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU safety checklist — earthmoving plant and excavations is a WHS obligation under Excavation work (NSW). In short, SafeWork NSW provides a PCBU safety checklist for earthmoving plant and excavations to assist duty-holders with pre-work planning and on-site risk control verification.
What changed recently?
PCBU safety checklist — earthmoving plant and excavations was last updated on 6 October 2026.
