| Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments / Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has a competent person inspected the excavation prior to work? | ||||
| Are utility locations identified and marked before excavation? | ||||
| Is there safe entry/exit (ladders, ramps, etc.) within 25 feet of workers? | ||||
| Are protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding) in place, if required? | ||||
| Are spoil piles and equipment kept at least 2 feet from the edge? | ||||
| Is the excavation protected against water accumulation? | ||||
| Are materials and tools free from falling into the excavation? | ||||
| Are warning systems, fencing, or barricades in place, if required? | ||||
| Are atmospheric tests for hazardous gases conducted, if required? | ||||
| Is PPE being used by all personnel? |