Hydro Excavation






Hydro excavation utilizes a high-pressure water stream to soften and break up the ground along with a high-powered vacuum that carefully removes the soil. Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations, but when done safely hydro excavation can be more efficient and less destructive than traditional methods. There are many general excavation hazards and as well as risks specific to hydro excavation that workers must be trained for before the project starts.


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



Hydro Excavation, Construction

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Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that reviews the general excavation hazards and risks specific to hydro excavation that workers must be prepared and trained for before the project starts.