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Utility Pole Hole Digging Safety Inspection

by Adam Reeves, from the Community

This site safety assurance checklist supports safe utility pole hole digging and excavation activities. It helps crews verify prestart planning and documentation, including JSA review, foreman and crew details, and site conditions. The checklist covers PPE compliance, illness prevention, first aid readiness, and fire tools. It guides equipment inspection and greasing, whip checks on compressor hoses, and housekeeping. Field controls include mark-outs, area and public protection, signage, traffic control, and fall protection where required. It also prompts silica mitigation, working on slopes, and overall site notes and sign off.

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