Trenching and Excavation






When done safely, trenching and excavation operations can reduce worker exposure to risks like falls, cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and incidents involving mobile equipment. This safety topics reviews the hazards of excavation work, the role of the competent person on excavation job sites, protective systems, and trenching and excavation safety precautions.


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

Trenching and Excavation, Construction

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that reviews the hazards of excavation work, the role of the competent person on excavation job sites, protective systems, and trenching and excavation safety precautions.