11-Excavation, Trenching, Shoring Checklist

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EXCAVATION, TRENCH & SHORING INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Contractor Name__________________ Site Location ___________________

Procedure: This safety checklist will be completed by the designated SUPERVISOR for trenching and
shoring. All re-inspections will be performed each morning before workers are allowed to enter
trenches. Following the inspection, the checklist will be presented to the Contractors Safety Supervisor
for review and filing. The Contractors Safety Supervisor will be responsible to maintain a consolidated
list of all trenches as well conduct daily audits of all trenches, etc. during the course of the workday.
All Saudi Aramco excavation safety specifications will be complied with at all times. The designated
SUPERVISOR for this activity will be well versed and knowledgeable of the Saudi Aramco
requirements with necessary training.

LOCATION OF TRENCH/EXCAVATION

What is the depth of the trench? _________ FEET/METERS ________


YES NO N/A
Is a Confined Space Permit required and on site?
Is a Stand-by Man assigned and available?
Are pedestrian crossovers required and provided?
Is access to plant equipment maintained?
Is the trench near the roadway and a flagman with a vest available?
Are shoring,/sloping/benching conditions acceptable?
Is shoring material in sound condition & free of damage/defects?
Is shoring installed/maintained by qualified carpenters or personnel?
Are adequate ladders provided in trenches where workers are present?
Are ladders secured and do they extend 3 feet above the surface?
Is trench free of tension cracks or other evidence of side-wall failure?
Is trench free of water, hydrocarbons or other substances?
Is there a 2 – foot clearance provided from edge of excavated material?
Are underground utilities and piping adequately protected from damage?
Are barricades/lights being maintained and 3 feet back from the excavation edge?
Are overall conditions acceptable and safe for employees to work?
Other
All deficiencies will be corrected immediately.

______________________ ____________ ________________________


Safety Officer Signature Date Verified by Safety Supervisor
Excavation, Trenching, Shoring Checklist

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