Excavation Inspection

  • Site name

  • Date of inspection

  • Inspection carried out by

  • Location

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Excavation Information

  • Purpose of excavation/trenching

  • Excavation depth

  • Take a photo of the excavation

  • Weather

  • Excavations, adjacent areas and protective systems inspected by a competent person daily before the start of work.

  • Spoils, materials, and equipment set back at least 1000mm from the edge of the excavation.

  • Barriers provided at all remotely located excavations, wells, pits, shafts, etc.

  • Warning system established and utilized when mobile equipment is operating near the edge of the excavation.

  • Employees required to stand away from vehicles being loaded or unloaded.

  • Employees prohibited from going under suspended loads.

  • Hard hats worn by all employees.

Utilities

  • Utility companies contacted and/or utilities located.

  • Exact location of utilities marked

  • Underground installations protected, supported, or removed when excavation is open.

Entry and Exit

  • Ladders used in excavations secured and extended 1000mm above the edge of the trench.

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