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Excavation & Trenching Audit

Excavation Safety Compliance per OSHA 1926 Subpart P

⛏️ LIFESAVING RULE: Never enter an unprotected excavation. Ensure proper protective systems, egress, and competent person oversight.
📋 Audit Information
⛏️ Excavation Information
✅ Audit Checklist

Mark each item as Compliant, Non-Compliant, or N/A

Pre-Work Planning
Excavation permit obtained (if required)
✓
✗
N/A
Utility locates completed (One-Call/811)
✓
✗
N/A
Competent person designated and on-site
✓
✗
N/A
Soil classification performed
✓
✗
N/A
Protective system designed for soil type
✓
✗
N/A
Emergency rescue plan in place
✓
✗
N/A
Protective Systems
Protective system in use for excavations >4 ft
✓
✗
N/A
Sloping/benching meets OSHA requirements
✓
✗
N/A
Shoring properly installed and secured
✓
✗
N/A
Trench box extends above excavation edge
✓
✗
N/A
No workers outside protective system
✓
✗
N/A
Protective system inspected and undamaged
✓
✗
N/A
Access & Egress
Ladder, ramp, or stairs provided
✓
✗
N/A
Egress within 25 ft of workers
✓
✗
N/A
Egress extends 3 ft above excavation edge
✓
✗
N/A
Egress secured and stable
✓
✗
N/A
Multiple egress points for long excavations
✓
✗
N/A
Atmospheric & Water Hazards
Atmospheric testing completed (if required)
✓
✗
N/A
Continuous monitoring when hazards present
✓
✗
N/A
Water accumulation controlled
✓
✗
N/A
Dewatering equipment in use if needed
✓
✗
N/A
Ventilation provided when required
✓
✗
N/A
Inspections
Competent person inspected excavation today
✓
✗
N/A
Inspection after rainstorm/water event
✓
✗
N/A
Inspection documented
✓
✗
N/A
Adjacent structures monitored for settlement
✓
✗
N/A
Spoil pile placement inspected (>2 ft from edge)
✓
✗
N/A
Site Controls
Barricades/barriers around excavation
✓
✗
N/A
Warning signs posted
✓
✗
N/A
Vehicle traffic controlled
✓
✗
N/A
Stop logs for vehicles near edge
✓
✗
N/A
Walkways/bridges have guardrails
✓
✗
N/A
📊 Overall Audit Result
✓ Compliant
Coaching Provided
✗ Non-Compliant
📝 Observations & Coaching
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