Specific Requirements






Workers need to understand what OSHA considers a trench or an excavation and some of the specific requirements when working in or near excavations. This topic is designed to help workers recognize some of the specific safety requirements that are needed to avoid injuries when working in or around trenches and excavations.


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

Specific Requirements, Construction

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic focused on the hazards that may be encountered during trenching and excavation work such as cave-ins, equipment struck-by incidents, potential falls and striking underground utilities and provides tips to improve excavation safety.