BBS Excavation Inspection Report

Version 1.0

Excavation Inspection Report

• Audit Title

• Site Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Overview: Although an excavation must be inspected at the start of every shift, only one report is needed in any seven day period unless something happens to affect its strength or stability; another report must be completed. Reference should be made to any risk assessment covering excavations.

Timings and frequency of checks: - Inspect before work at the start of every shift - Inspect after any event likely to have affected its strength or stability - Inspect after any accidental fall of rock, earth or other material

• Is the excavation 1m deep or greater?

  Yes

  No

• If so; what measures have you taken to prevent collapse?

  Select Battered Stepped Shoring Piled

  • Battered
  • Stepped
  • Shoring
  • Piled

• If lone working is taking place? If so; stop until there is a second body on site.

  Yes

  No

• Scope of works

  Pass

  Fail

• Any matters which give rise to any health and safety risks

  Pass

  Fail

• If any issues have arisen, have actions have been taken to overcome these? (Please specify)

  Pass

  Fail

Reported and Signed Off

• Operatives signature of completion

  Sign