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.