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
Short Version - 2 pages
Sign-in Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Sign-in Sheet
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.