Get Excavation Site Checklist And Daily Field Report Et-2

Here's an additional regulation [1926.651(k)(1)] that tells us everything we need to know: “Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, ...

Temporary protective equipment, such as: Is the shoring equipment the right equipment as required for the depth of the trench/excavation and type of soil? Is the equipment damaged (e.g., cracked, crushed, split, or bowed)? Are there loose or missing cleats? Are the struts off level?

OSHA requires employers to provide ladders, steps, ramps, or other safe means of egress for workers working in trench excavations 4 feet (1.22 meters) or deeper. The means of egress must be located so as not to require workers to travel more than 25 feet (7.62 meters) laterally within the trench.

When the excavation is in progress, and before anyone enters the excavation, the competent person must complete an inspection to ensure the safety of the workers entering. The purpose of this App is to provide a tool for the competent person to carry out this task efficiently.

A Simple Rule Three feet of a ladder must extend above the edge of an excavation for proper ingress/egress. At a depth of 4 feet, a ladder or other means of ingress/egress is required. At a depth of 5 feet or more, proper shoring or sloping techniques shall be utilized.

Trenches 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep or greater require a protective system unless the excavation is made entirely in stable rock. If less than 5 feet deep, a competent person may determine that a protective system is not required.

5-4-3-2-1 Rule: Any trench greater than 4 feet must have a ladder for exit and egress. Remember that the ladder must extend at least 3 feet out of the trench in order to allow for easy access. Don't forget to keep all spoil piles at least 2 feet back from the excavation or trench.