BMS Update: Utility Avoidance Permit HSF-SF-0015c
On Tuesday, 1st July 2025, all AWNES and Permits to Dig will be superseded by the Utility Avoidance Permit for all business units. The new template has been trialled over 3000 times to date.
During this transition, you may need assistance for access and to set up Authorisation Groups. Please contact paula.watters@balfourbeatty.com for any help needed!
Below are two training videos covering how this permit can be raised:
Here are some links that you may find useful:
‘Enhancing Safety in Utility Avoidance Work’ Hub Article
May 2025 Hi-Vis
Utility Avoidance Procedure HSF-PR-0015
Utility Avoidance Roles and Responsibilities HSF-TF-0015k
SiteAssist support is also here to support you through this change. You can contact us via help@siteassist.co or can get through to us via live chat.
Adding people to your project and setting their UAP permissions
Click here for a video that shows how you can invite new people to your project and how you can specify which permission they have for the new UAP permit.
Note: If you are unable to grant someone any Utility Avoidance Permit permissions, this is likely because you do not have the necessary permission and will need to contact your project or region's Utility Coordinator for help.
Utility Avoidance Permit Authorisation Group Set Up
Click here for a video that shows how you can create a new Authorisation Group for the Utility Avoidance permit for your project.
Note: If you are unable to create a new Auth group for the UAP or edit an existing auth group's UAP permissions, this is likely because you do not have the necessary permission and will need to contact your project or region's Utility Coordinator for help.