Underground Services - "Plans vs what's in the ground"

from $49.00

Scenario Preview:

A crew is preparing to excavate along a residential verge… (Full content available in Quiz)

What this toolbox teaches

• Understanding that service plans are a guide only and cannot be relied on as the sole control.
• Recognising the importance of verifying underground services before excavation begins.
• Identifying the risks associated with assumptions and incomplete information.
• Reinforcing the need to take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent service strikes.

Perfect for

Workers involved in excavation, trenching, or ground disturbance activities • Civil, utilities, and construction crews working around underground services • New starters, apprentices and workers unfamiliar with service locating processes • Supervisors, leading hands and safety professionals responsible for planning and overseeing excavation work

Choose your format

Download & Run (PDF)

Instant access to slides + facilitator guide. No setup required.

Interactive Version

Run the session with live engagement. Access details provided after purchase.

What’s Included

  • 1 realistic scenario

  • 3 multiple-choice questions

  • Clear reasoning/explanations

  • Key takeaways

  • QR code access for easy sharing (interactive only)

  • Unlimited plays for one worksite for 30 days (interactive only)

  • Delivery pack including instructions, facilitator notes and optional word-for-word script – (Interactive)

  • PDF Toolbox talk, facilitator notes and word-for-word script – (Download version)

Want this tailored to your workplace?

We can customise this toolbox talk or create a brand‑new scenario based on your environment, tasks, or industry.

Format:

Scenario Preview:

A crew is preparing to excavate along a residential verge… (Full content available in Quiz)

What this toolbox teaches

• Understanding that service plans are a guide only and cannot be relied on as the sole control.
• Recognising the importance of verifying underground services before excavation begins.
• Identifying the risks associated with assumptions and incomplete information.
• Reinforcing the need to take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent service strikes.

Perfect for

Workers involved in excavation, trenching, or ground disturbance activities • Civil, utilities, and construction crews working around underground services • New starters, apprentices and workers unfamiliar with service locating processes • Supervisors, leading hands and safety professionals responsible for planning and overseeing excavation work

Choose your format

Download & Run (PDF)

Instant access to slides + facilitator guide. No setup required.

Interactive Version

Run the session with live engagement. Access details provided after purchase.

What’s Included

  • 1 realistic scenario

  • 3 multiple-choice questions

  • Clear reasoning/explanations

  • Key takeaways

  • QR code access for easy sharing (interactive only)

  • Unlimited plays for one worksite for 30 days (interactive only)

  • Delivery pack including instructions, facilitator notes and optional word-for-word script – (Interactive)

  • PDF Toolbox talk, facilitator notes and word-for-word script – (Download version)

Want this tailored to your workplace?

We can customise this toolbox talk or create a brand‑new scenario based on your environment, tasks, or industry.