THE RRS GLOSSARY
Why it matters to a project
Where UXO is a project concern, trial pits should be considered within the assessment and mitigation plan. The scope of any oversight needs to match the proposed works.
PROJECT EXAMPLE
The investigation team agrees which planned pits fall within a specific support arrangement.
A useful distinction
A trial pit records conditions where it is excavated; it does not represent every part of a site.
Questions to ask when it appears in a scope
- What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
- What evidence or output will the project team receive?
- What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?