Excavation inspection checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Daily Excavation inspection REPORT

• Nature and Location:-

• Date and time of inspection:-

  Date

• Name and address of person for whom inspection was carried out:-

  Sign

Description of Inspection Item:

• Has the excavation been created using the methods stated in the risk assessment/method statement and have all operatives read and signed them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all utilities marked their locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the whole area around the excavation securely fenced off to prevent access to unauthorised people at the end of each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate entry provision into the excavation complete with properly secured and suitable ladders and/or handrails/ or walk threw trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate edge protection completely enclosing the excavation and preventing accidental falls of people and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are de-watering measures in place and do they provide adequate facility to remove all water to an agreed location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the spoil/top soil properly stored and sufficiently remote from the excavation to allow sufficient access and prevent uncontrolled collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all working areas within the excavation clean, tidy and free from debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any warning signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can work be carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details of any further action considered necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name and position of person making the report

  Sign

• Date and time report handed over

  Date

• Name and position of person receiving report

  Sign