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Service Avoidance Audit

On-site audit of service-strike prevention practices. First formal issue under doc-control.

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AMWS — Service Avoidance Audit Inspection Form

On-site audit of service-strike prevention practices. Used by HSQE / Supervisor visiting an active dig.

Closes Achilles UVDB B2.1.7.4 (service-strike prevention) + B2.10.4 (environmental protection).

Document ReferenceFORM_SVCAVD_01 — Service Avoidance Audit Inspection Form
Issue Number1
Issue Date12 May 2026
Next Review12 May 2027
Controlled BySean Ashton (HSQE Consultant, Onyx Operations)
Approved ByAaron Mason, Managing Director
StatusDOCX template (uncontrolled) retired on digital go-live. First formal issue under doc-control.
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Standard Requirements — 16 audit items

For each line, mark whether the required standard is met. Add comments / specifics where the paper version asks for them.

1. All 5-point PPE worn as required by company standards(Required)
Are all Digging Operatives in arc-proof clothing / overalls?
2. Area (& extended area) assessed for hazards; site-specific RA, permits completed and briefed(Required)

3. Cable location equipment

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3. Cable location equipment checked for calibration and service date(Required)
4. Equipment is safe and fit for use, including tools for excavation (all hand tools insulated)(Required)
5. Utility plans available, used, legible and understood — tick which utilities present(Required)
5. Plans available, legible, and understood by the team?(Required)
6. Visual assessment of the area carried out for indications of services (e.g. scarring) or hazards(Required)
7. Genny used appropriately (direct connection and induction modes)(Required)
Was Genny connected to nearest lamp post during visit?
8. Full CAT scan of the area using all modes(Required)
And marked clearly to the edge and across the area of dig — what marking method was used?
Marking method used

9. CAT download + feedback

9. CAT downloaded and relevant feedback given(Required)
13. Have all utilities in the excavation been positively identified?(Required)
15. Are safe digging practices being adopted?(Required)

16. Service Avoidance training currency

16. Are all team members in-date on Service Avoidance training?(Required)

Awareness & Notes

Are the team aware of the Service Avoidance campaign?(Required)
Have they seen the launch video?
Remedial actions, observations, anything not covered above.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 15.
    JPG / PNG / HEIC / PDF up to 5MB per file, max 15 files. CAT-scan results, plan markings, excavation, kit photos.

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