Am
I In Danger?
If
trenches and excavations at your site are not inspected daily for
evidence of possible cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres, failure of
protective systems, or other unsafe conditions, you are in danger.
How Do
I Avoid Hazards?
Inspect
excavations:
- Before
construction begins.
- Daily
before each shift.
- As needed
throughout the shift.
- Following
rainstorms or other hazard-increasing events (such as a vehicle or other
equipment approaching the edge of an excavation).
Inspections
must be conducted by a competent person who:
- Has training
in soil analysis.
- Has training
in the use of protective systems.
- Is knowledgeable
about the OSHA requirements.
- Has authority
to immediately eliminate hazards.
To help evaluate different protection systems and identify the warning
signs of excavation failure, see the Guide for
Daily Inspection of Trenches and Excavations.
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This excavation was properly
inspected before the workers
were allowed to work.
No Trench and Protective System Inspection |
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