Excavations – Safety Checklist

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An Excavation Safety Checklist is a high-stakes technical document used by supervisors and competent persons to ensure a trench or excavation is safe for workers to enter. Since trench collapses are among the most lethal construction accidents, this checklist acts as a “go/no-go” gatekeeper for the site.

Key Components of the Template

Soil Classification: A section to record the soil type (Type A, B, or C), which determines the required sloping or shoring angles.
Protective Systems: Checkboxes to verify that shoring, shielding (trench boxes), or sloping/benching are correctly installed and rated for the depth.
Access and Egress: Verification that ladders or ramps are located within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of all workers for quick exit.
Atmospheric Testing: A log for testing oxygen levels or toxic gases if the excavation is deeper than 4 feet or near a landfill/sewer.
Utility Locates: A mandatory sign-off confirming that “Call Before You Dig” (one-call) has marked all underground water, gas, and power lines.
Daily Inspection Log: Space for the “Competent Person” to sign off every morning or after any rain event, which can change soil stability.