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Inspection Details

Inspection date and time recorded

Competent person identified critical (required)

Record the name and role of the competent person conducting the inspection.

Excavation/trench location identified critical (required)

Document the exact area, station, or reference point inspected.

Weather and recent site conditions documented

Include rain, freeze/thaw, vibration, runoff, or other changes affecting excavation stability.

Soil Conditions and Excavation Stability

Soil classification verified for current conditions critical (required)

Select the observed soil type or classification used for protective system decisions.

Signs of cracking, sloughing, or tension fissures absent critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No evidence of bulging, heaving, or soil loss at trench walls critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Spoil piles and materials positioned at safe distance from edge critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Adjacent structures, roadways, or utilities show no new instability concerns critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Protective Systems

Protective system installed and appropriate for excavation conditions critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Shoring, shielding, or sloping remains intact and properly positioned critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Protective system free of damage, displacement, or undercutting critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Excavation edge protection and barricades in place where required

Yes No N/A

No person entered unprotected excavation areas beyond approved limits critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Access, Egress, and Work Area Controls

Safe means of access and egress provided within required travel distance critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Ladders, ramps, or stairs are secured and extend above landing as needed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Access routes are clear of mud, debris, and trip hazards

Yes No N/A

Equipment, traffic, and pedestrian controls maintained around excavation critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Atmospheric and Water Hazards

Atmospheric testing completed where required before entry critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Oxygen, flammable gas, and toxic gas levels within acceptable limits critical (required)

Record measured values, instrument ID, and any alarm conditions.

Water accumulation controlled and not undermining excavation stability critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Ventilation, dewatering, or other controls functioning as required

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping, Utilities, and Closeout

Underground utilities marked, protected, and respected during work critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Tools, materials, and spoil are organized to prevent falling objects or edge loading

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions documented

List any hazards found, immediate controls applied, and items requiring follow-up.

Inspector signature completed

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Run: Excavation and Trenching Daily Inspection

Inspection Details

Soil Conditions and Excavation Stability

Protective Systems

Access, Egress, and Work Area Controls

Atmospheric and Water Hazards

Housekeeping, Utilities, and Closeout

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