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.


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

Excavations Competent Person, Construction, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
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.