Excavation Inspection
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Site name
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Date of inspection
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Inspection carried out by
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Location
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Excavation Information
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Purpose of excavation/trenching
- Drainage
- Sewer
- Water
- Gas
- Foundation
- Other
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Excavation depth
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Take a photo of the excavation
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Weather
- Rainy
- Stormy
- Cloudy
- Sunny
- Hot
- Dry
- Wet
- Snow
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Excavations, adjacent areas and protective systems inspected by a competent person daily before the start of work.
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Spoils, materials, and equipment set back at least 1000mm from the edge of the excavation.
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Barriers provided at all remotely located excavations, wells, pits, shafts, etc.
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Warning system established and utilized when mobile equipment is operating near the edge of the excavation.
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Employees required to stand away from vehicles being loaded or unloaded.
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Employees prohibited from going under suspended loads.
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Hard hats worn by all employees.
Utilities
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Utility companies contacted and/or utilities located.
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Exact location of utilities marked
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Underground installations protected, supported, or removed when excavation is open.
Entry and Exit
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Ladders used in excavations secured and extended 1000mm above the edge of the trench.