Excavations Competent Person
Excavations can quickly become dangerous if not inspected properly. This 1-page safety meeting topic includes two discussion questions and can be used to review the role of the competent person, why daily inspections are required, and how hazards like water, cave-in risks, or damaged protective systems must be identified and corrected before work begins.
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that covers excavation safety responsibilities of the competent person, including daily inspections, soil classification, and oversight of protective systems and site hazards.