This daily excavation and trench inspection checklist helps supervisors and competent persons assess site conditions and control hazards before work begins. Verify soil type, protective systems such as sloping, benching, shoring, or certified trench shields, and confirm utilities are located and protected. Check access and egress with secured ladders or engineered ramps, exclusion zones, and traffic controls. Review equipment and lifting requirements, PPE, and guard against hazardous atmospheres with testing and ventilation where needed. Include wet weather precautions, water removal, and post-rain inspections. Use this template to document findings, photos, recommendations, and sign-off to support WorkSafe and OSHA compliance and keep crews safe.
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