OSHA Excavation and Trenching Worksite Analysis Checklist - SafetyCulture

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Spoil Placement
Are spoils at least 2 feet back from the excavation?
Yes No N/A
If spoils are not 2 feet back, do you use retaining devices, such as a trench box, to protect
the excavation site?
Yes No N/A
Are the spoils placed so that rainwater and other run-off move away from the excavation?
Yes No N/A
If spoils can’t be placed safely at the excavation site, are they hauled to another location?
Yes No N/A
Protection Systems
Has a competent person selected the site’s protection system?
Yes No N/A
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Has a competent person overseen the installation of the protection system?
Yes No N/A
Is the protection system accurate for the soil type?
Yes No N/A
Is the protection system inspected every day by the competent person?
Yes No N/A
Safe Entry and Exit
Do all workers have a safe way to enter and exit if the excavation is 4 or more feet deep?
Yes No N/A
Is access within 25 lateral feet of workers?
Yes No N/A
Are access ramps designed by a competent person?
Yes No N/A
Do ramps have a non-slip surface?
Yes No N/A
Do all workers walk upright on an earthen ramp?
Yes No N/A
Are ladders secured?
Yes No N/A
Do ladders extend at least 36 inches above the landing?
Yes No N/A
Do all workers avoid using metal ladders if electricity is present at the site?
Yes No N/A
Vehicle Safety
Do all workers wear a warning vest marked with or made of reflectorized or high visibility
materials?
Yes No N/A
Is there a trained flag person who designates traffic at the excavation site?
Yes No N/A
Are all workers trained to use hand or mechanical signals as a way to communicate?
Yes No N/A
Is the excavation site fenced and barricaded at night?
Yes No N/A
Does mobile equipment have a warning system?
Yes No N/A
Surface Crossing
If there is a vehicle crossing, is it designed and installed under the supervision of a

registered professional engineer?
Yes No N/A
Do walkways have a minimum clear width of 20 inches?
Yes No N/A
Are walkways fitted with handrails?
Yes No N/A
Do walkways extend a minimum of 24 inches past the surface edge of the trench?
Yes No N/A
Water Management
If there is water, does the site have special support or shield systems approved by a
registered professional engineer?
Yes No N/A
Does the site have water removal equipment, such as pumps, used and monitored by a
competent person?
Yes No N/A
Are surface waters diverted from the excavation?
Yes No N/A
Do all workers use safety harnesses or lifelines?
Yes No N/A
Are employees required to leave the site during rainstorms?
Yes No N/A
Is the site carefully inspected by a competent person after each rain and before
employees are permitted to re-enter?
Yes No N/A
Hazardous Atmosphere
Is the atmosphere tested for possible oxygen deficiency or build-up?
Yes No N/A
Is the oxygen content maintained at between 19.5% and 21%?
Yes No N/A
Is ventilation provided to prevent flammable gas build-up to 20% of lower explosive limit
of the gas?
Yes No N/A
Is emergency response equipment readily available?
Yes No N/A
Inspections
Is the excavation site inspected by a competent person?
Yes No N/A
Is the site inspected daily and before the start of each shift?
Yes No N/A
Is site inspected after rainstorms?
Yes No N/A
Is the site inspected after other events that could increase hazards such as snowstorms,
windstorms, thaws or earthquakes?
Yes No N/A
Is the site inspected when fissures, cracks, sloughing, undercutting, water seepage or
bulging at the bottom occur?
Yes No N/A
Is the site inspected when there is a change in the size, location or placement of the spoil
pile?
Yes No N/A
Is the site inspected when there is indication of change or movement in adjacent

structures?
Yes No N/A
Are site inspections documented?
Yes No N/A
General Safety Practices
Are all workers wearing hard hats at all times?
Yes No N/A
Do all workers avoid working or walking under a suspended load?
Yes No N/A
Do all workers avoid working on faces of sloped or benched excavations above other
employees?
Yes No N/A
Recommendation
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Full Name and Signature of Inspector 
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Are spoils at least 2 feet back from the excavation?

Has a competent person selected the site’s protection system?

Has a competent person overseen the installation of the protection system?

Is the protection system accurate for the soil type?

Is the protection system inspected every day by the competent person?

Safe Entry and Exit

Is access within 25 lateral feet of workers?

Are access ramps designed by a competent person?

Do ramps have a non-slip surface?

Do all workers walk upright on an earthen ramp?

Are ladders secured?

Do ladders extend at least 36 inches above the landing?

Is the excavation site fenced and barricaded at night?

Does mobile equipment have a warning system?

If there is a vehicle crossing, is it designed and installed under the supervision of a

Do walkways have a minimum clear width of 20 inches?

Are walkways fitted with handrails?

Are surface waters diverted from the excavation?

Do all workers use safety harnesses or lifelines?

Are employees required to leave the site during rainstorms?

Is the atmosphere tested for possible oxygen deficiency or build-up?

Is the oxygen content maintained at between 19.5% and 21%?

Is emergency response equipment readily available?

Is the excavation site inspected by a competent person?

Is site inspected after rainstorms?

Is the site inspected when there is indication of change or movement in adjacent

Are site inspections documented?

General Safety Practices

Are all workers wearing hard hats at all times?

Do all workers avoid working or walking under a suspended load?

List recommendations here

Full Name and Signature of Inspector 

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