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Inspection Scope & Competent Person

Excavation depth is 5 ft or greater critical (required)

Record the maximum measured depth of the trench or excavation.

Inspection performed by a competent person critical (required)

Verify the inspector is a competent person with authority to identify hazards and take corrective action.

Yes No N/A

Inspection completed before shift and after any condition change critical (required)

Confirm the trench was inspected before work began and after rain, vibration, cave-in signs, or other changes in conditions.

Yes No N/A

Inspection date and time

Record when the inspection was completed.

Inspector name and signature

Inspector attestation for the daily excavation inspection.

Protective System

Protective system is in place for the excavation critical (required)

Verify a protective system is being used where required (sloping, benching, shoring, or shielding).

Yes No N/A

Protective system matches soil and depth conditions critical (required)

Confirm the selected protective system is suitable for the soil classification, depth, and site conditions.

Yes No N/A

Shoring, shielding, or trench box is properly installed and undamaged critical (required)

Check for deformation, missing components, gaps, or signs of movement in the protective system.

Yes No N/A

Spoil pile and materials are kept away from the edge critical (required)

Verify excavated material, tools, and equipment are stored at a safe distance from the excavation edge to reduce surcharge loading.

Yes No N/A

Adjacent structures, equipment, or traffic do not impose hazardous loads critical (required)

Check for vehicles, cranes, stockpiles, or structures near the excavation that could create a collapse hazard.

Yes No N/A

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

Inspect trench walls and edges for visible instability or cave-in indicators.

Yes No N/A

Soil Classification & Atmosphere

Soil classification documented critical (required)

Record the soil type used for the excavation protective system decision.

Soil classification supports current protective system critical (required)

Verify the soil classification is consistent with the installed protective system and observed conditions.

Yes No N/A

Atmospheric testing completed where required critical (required)

Confirm atmospheric testing was performed in excavations where oxygen deficiency, hazardous gases, or other atmospheric hazards may exist.

Yes No N/A

Atmospheric test results recorded

Record gas readings, oxygen level, and any other relevant atmospheric measurements.

Access, Egress & Work Area

Safe means of egress available within required travel distance critical (required)

Confirm ladders, ramps, or other access/egress are provided and positioned so workers can exit safely.

Yes No N/A

Access/egress is unobstructed and in good condition critical (required)

Check that ladders, ramps, steps, or walkways are secure, clear, and free of damage or slipping hazards.

Yes No N/A

Excavation edges are protected from falls or inadvertent entry critical (required)

Verify barricades, signage, or other controls are in place where needed around the excavation perimeter.

Yes No N/A

Water accumulation or seepage present critical (required)

Record whether water is entering or pooling in the excavation and whether controls are in place.

Yes No N/A

Documentation & Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented

List any hazards, non-conformances, or critical items requiring correction.

Corrective actions assigned and tracked

Document the corrective action, responsible person, and target completion time.

Work stopped for any critical deficiency critical (required)

Confirm excavation work was halted when a critical hazard or unstable condition was identified.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Trenching & Excavation Daily — Deep

Inspection Scope & Competent Person

Protective System

Soil Classification & Atmosphere

Access, Egress & Work Area

Documentation & Corrective Actions

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