This daily excavation checklist helps crews inspect trenches and excavations before work begins. Verify soil classification, depth and width, protective systems (trench boxes, shoring or sloping), barricades and signage, spoil placement, and pre-job training. Confirm utilities are located and supported, overhead lines noted, and underground installations protected. Check wet conditions and dewatering controls, conduct post-rain inspections, and assess hazardous atmospheres with testing and ventilation as needed. Ensure safe entry and exit with secured ladders or ramps within 25 feet, and document hazards, corrective actions, and sign-off to meet regulatory requirements for excavation safety.
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Mitti (by SafetyCulture) is the operations system for every site, shift and standard. Trusted by over 80,000 organisations, Mitti brings your people, operational data and workflows into one operating picture. From the frontline to the boardroom, it gives everyone a clear understanding of what's happening, highlights what needs attention and recommends what to do next. Every inspection completed, issue raised and action taken becomes intelligence your teams can use to improve every day.