Competent Person Daily Inspection

Trench & Excavation Safety Inspection

OSHA 1926 Subpart P Compliant

📋 Basic Information

Inspection Date *

Inspection Time *

Competent Person Name *

Company *

Location *

Specific Location / Description

🔍 Excavation Details

Excavation Type *

Depth (ft) *

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Soil Classification *

Protective System *

🌤️ Environmental Conditions

Current Weather Conditions *

Rain in Last 24 Hours? *

Yes

Freeze/Thaw Conditions? *

Yes

⚠️ Hazard Assessment

⚠️ Critical Safety Checks
Answer carefully. Any "Yes" to hazards or "No" to safety measures requires immediate corrective action.

Evidence of Cave-In Potential? *

Yes

Soil Stability Acceptable? *

Yes

Marginal

Water Accumulation Present? *

Yes - Action Required

Minor

🛡️ Protective System Inspection

Protective System Condition *

Good

Acceptable

Deficient

Shoring/Shielding Properly Secured? *

Yes

N/A

Slope Angle Properly Maintained? *

Yes

N/A

Spoil Pile 2ft+ From Edge? *

Yes

🪜 Access & Egress

Ladder Access Adequate? *

Yes

N/A

Ladder Within 25ft of Workers? *

Yes

N/A

Ramps/Stairs Safe Condition? *

Yes

N/A

🚧 Site Controls

Traffic Controls in Place? *

Yes

N/A

Barricades Adequate? *

Yes

Warning Signs Posted? *

Yes

Adjacent Structures Stable? *

Yes

N/A

Underground Utilities Protected? *

Yes

N/A

💨 Atmosphere Testing

Atmosphere Testing Required/Performed? *

Yes - Tested

Not Required

Required - Not Done

✅ General Safety

Surface Encumbrances Removed/Supported? *

Yes

N/A

Equipment Set Back From Edge? *

Yes

N/A

Required PPE in Use? *

Yes

Emergency/Rescue Equipment Available? *

Yes

📝 Authorization

Work Authorization Decision

✅

Yes - Work Authorized

🛑

No - Work Stopped

Corrective Actions Required (if any)

Inspector Signature (Type Full Name) *