Manual Earth
Excavation
Safe, Compliant & Professionally Executed Ground Works
Professional Manual
Excavation Services
DREAM VISION ICONIC COMPANY provides professional manual earth excavation services for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. Our trained workforce follows strict safety protocols, Saudi Civil Defense standards, and international best practices to ensure every excavation is executed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Work Procedure
Step-by-step execution methodology for safe and compliant manual earth excavation
Site Survey & Utility Detection
Conduct a full utility survey using CAD drawings, as-built records, and cable/pipe detection equipment. Mark all underground services clearly before any digging commences.
Permit to Work & Risk Assessment
Obtain all required permits including Excavation PTW, Confined Space Entry Permit if applicable, and Hot Work Permit if welding is involved. Conduct a formal risk assessment.
Site Preparation & Barricading
Erect barricades, warning signs, and safety barriers around the excavation zone. Establish a spoil area minimum 1 m from the excavation edge. Set up access/egress points.
Manual Excavation Execution
Excavation proceeds manually using hand tools (spades, pickaxes, shovels). Workers maintain safe distances from each other. Supervisor monitors ground conditions continuously.
Shoring & Ground Support
Install shoring, trench boxes, or benching for excavations exceeding 1.2 m depth. Engineer approval required for excavations deeper than 2 m or in unstable ground.
Backfilling & Reinstatement
Backfill in compacted layers of maximum 200 mm. Achieve specified compaction density. Reinstate surface to original condition or as per project specification.
Safety Requirements
All excavation activities comply with Saudi Civil Defense regulations and international HSE standards
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety helmet (hard hat) — mandatory at all times
- High-visibility vest or reflective clothing
- Safety boots with steel toe cap
- Gloves appropriate to task
- Eye protection where required
- Respiratory protection in dusty conditions
Pre-Excavation Requirements
- Permit to Work (PTW) obtained and signed
- Utility survey and service locating completed
- Site hazard assessment and risk assessment conducted
- Toolbox talk delivered to all workers
- Excavation supervisor designated on site
- Emergency rescue plan in place
Excavation Safety Controls
- Barricading and warning tape around all open excavations
- Minimum 1 metre setback for spoil from excavation edge
- Shoring or benching for excavations deeper than 1.2 m
- Safe means of access and egress (ladder every 8 m)
- Continuous atmospheric monitoring in confined excavations
- No personnel under suspended loads
Inspection & Monitoring
- Daily inspection by competent person before work begins
- Inspection after any rainfall, vibration, or ground disturbance
- Inspection records maintained and signed
- Immediate stop-work if ground conditions change
- Supervisor present at all times during excavation
- Weekly safety audit by HSE officer
Tools & Equipment
Personnel Qualifications
Emergency Response Procedure
- 1.Stop all work immediately and raise the alarm
- 2.Do not enter a collapsed excavation — call for rescue team
- 3.Contact site emergency number and Saudi Civil Defense (911)
- 4.Administer first aid only if safe to do so
- 5.Preserve the scene for investigation
- 6.Complete incident report within 24 hours
Safety is Our
First Priority
Every DREAM VISION ICONIC COMPANY excavation team is trained to the highest safety standards. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe practices and ensure all personnel are briefed, equipped, and supervised before any ground is broken.
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