- Complete a water safety risk assessment before starting works near water.
- Provide life rings, throw lines, and rescue equipment at water-side work areas.
- Issue personal flotation devices to everyone within 2 metres of water.
- Design and install excavation support appropriate for the ground conditions.
- Monitor water levels and have a flood warning and evacuation procedure ready.
- Follow environmental permit conditions for working near watercourses.
- Plan concrete pours to achieve watertight construction to specification.
- Brief all operatives on the rescue plan for their specific location.
- Maintain partial flood protection during phased construction where required.
- Inspect excavation support and dewatering at the start of each shift.
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- DON'T work near water without a water safety risk assessment in place.
- DON'T enter the water to attempt a rescue unless trained to do so.
- DON'T excavate near watercourses without confirmed ground support systems.
- DON'T ignore rising water levels or flood warnings — evacuate immediately.
- DON'T discharge dewatering water into watercourses without a permit.
- DON'T remove rescue equipment or barriers from water-side work areas.
- DON'T work alone near water without lone working procedures active.
- DON'T store materials where they could be washed into the watercourse.
- DON'T compromise temporary flood protection during construction phasing.
- DON'T proceed with concrete pours if water ingress is not controlled.
See also: Flood Defence Construction Safety | Drowning Prevention and Water Safety
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