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Excavation is one of the most dangerous operation in the construction industry. Common hazards like cave-ins, falling loads, and hazardous atmospheres can be prevented by conducting toolbox talk. Use OSHA toolbox talk: excavation safety to communicate preventive measures to protect workers from injuries and fatalities.
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Excavation and trenching are amongst the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. Dangers can include cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres and hazards from using heavy equipment. Regular pre-work inspections can reduce hazards and serious risk of injury. Safety inspections should check for the type of excavation being conducted, support and warning systems in place, access areas, weather conditions, heavy equipment and PPE.
This toolbox talk template is used to document daily safety discussions prior to the work shift. Use this checklist to document a summary of the toolbox topic discussed and gather electronic signatures from workers present in the meeting.
Use this toolbox talk meeting template to record details from safety meetings and toolbox talks. Includes areas to record items from previous meetings, new safety issues to discuss, general business and an attendance log, with signature fields
OSHA toolbox talk: portable ladder safety template can be used to discuss how to identify and avoid hazards while using portable ladders. Use SafetyCulture to confirm that information on safety tips were fully understood by all workers before commencing work. Record any hazards found during the shift to address the issue and provide necessary actions.
