Excavation Planning
Proper planning is critical before starting any excavation project to prevent costly mistakes, delays, and serious safety risks. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review the importance of thorough excavation planning, common hazards, and the importance of site assessments, safety checklists, and compliance with OSHA standards before work begins.
Long Version - 6 pages
Long Version - 6 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Sign-in Sheet
Sign-in Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Fast Version - 1 page
Sign-in Sheet
Sign-in Sheet
Excavations and Trenches Daily Checklist
Excavations and Trenches Daily Checklist
Excavation Planning, Construction, Fast
Blank Sign-in Sheet
Resources & References
Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews the importance of thorough excavation planning, highlights common hazards, and emphasizes the need for site assessments, safety checklists, and compliance with OSHA standards before work begins.