Shoring Technology Interest Group (STIG) Publications
Note: Although the Shoring Technology Interest Group (STIG) does its best to ensure that any advice, recommendations or information it may give either in their publications or elsewhere is accurate, no liability or responsibility of any kind (including liability for negligence) howsoever and from whatsoever cause arising, is accepted in this respect by the Group, its servants or agents.
< Back to
Shoring Technology Interest Group (STIG)
STIG - Management of Shoring in Excavations PART 1 - Management - REVISION 1 - Published February 2016
Be Safe - Shore
This guidance is essential reading for anyone involved in the planning, management, design and supervision of excavation works during any stage of the construction process, including site investigations. Guidance is given in the form of a review of current practice, including a simple to follow management flowchart and advice on assessing the competency of the duty holders.
Management of Shoring in Excavations - Part 2 - Hazard Identification For Risk Assessment
This document is Part 2 of a suite of publications on the topic of excavation safety. Part 1 deals with the Management of Shoring in Excavations and provides guidance on decision making, planning and control of work. This document provides expanded guidance to assist with preparations for excavation work on site.
STIG Safety In Shoring Manual - Published in July 2006
(The Proprietary Shoring and Piling Equipment Manual)
The use, range and scope of proprietary shoring and piling equipment have all increased dramatically within recent years. Whilst shoring and piling operations are often among the first tasks on a new construction site, they are often treated as separate entities with little consideration to the natural link between them. This manual attempts to bring these two operations together and illustrates the latest equipment, considerations surrounding the selection of equipment types, methods of use, safety issues and legislation surrounding these operations.
A hard copy of the Manual is also available from the CPA Office at £5.00 per copy. Please call 020 7796 3366 for further details.
STIG 0201 - Published July 2002
Safety Guidance - Selection of Proprietary Shoring Equipment
This guidance is aimed at contractors. It describes the most common ground support equipment and gives guidance on its applications.
It includes a quick reference chart on the correct selection of shoring equipment.
STIG Technical Information Notes (TINs)
STIG Technical Information Notes (TINs)
TIN No | Title | Issue | |
200 | Technical Information Note Index | H | Download >> |
201 | Definition of Engineering Terms Relating to Piling, Excavations and Temporary Works Design | C | Download >> |
202 | Schedule of Cold Formed Steel Sheets | A | Download >> |
203 | The Use of Restraining Chains to Support Shoring Equipment | A | Download >> |
204 | The Correct Use of Lifting and Other Attachment Points for Shoring Equipment | A | Download >> |
205 |
Schedule of Plastic Piles |
B | Download >> |
206 |
Shoring Equipment and Construction Products Regulations |
A | Download >> |
207 |
Shoring Designs based on Verbal Soil Descriptions |
A | Download >> |
208 |
Safe Use of Excavator Mounted Vibrators |
A | Download >> |