Excavation Competent Person Daily Permit

Daily trench and excavation permit completed by the competent person to document soil classification, protective system, spoil placement, atmospheric checks, and authorization to proceed.

Permit Details

• Permit Date
• Jobsite / Project Name
• Excavation Location Description
  Describe the trench or excavation location clearly enough for the crew to identify it in the field.
• Competent Person Name
• Shift Start Time

Excavation Conditions

• Maximum Excavation Depth (ft)
• Approximate Excavation Length (ft)
• Soil Classification
• Soil Test Method Used
• Other Soil Test Method

Protective System and Access

• Protective System in Use
• Protective system installed and maintained correctly
  Confirm the system matches the excavation conditions and is free of visible damage or displacement.
• Safe access and egress provided within required travel distance
  Confirm ladders, ramps, or other means of egress are in place and usable.
• Spoil pile setback compliant
  Confirm spoil, materials, and equipment are kept at least 2 feet from the edge unless site procedures require a greater distance.
• Edge protection and barricades in place

Atmospheric and Hazard Checks

• Atmospheric testing required for this excavation today
• Atmospheric Test Results
• Underground utilities located and marked
• Water accumulation present
• Additional hazards observed
• Hazard Notes

Authorization and Submission

• I have inspected the excavation and authorize work to proceed for this shift
  Submit only when the excavation conditions, protective system, and controls are acceptable for the current shift.
• Corrective actions required before work can continue
• Competent Person Signature