Excavations & Trenching Safety Program
Available for: Construction Industry
Excavation and trenching operations are among the most hazardous in construction — a cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car, and cave-ins strike without warning. This comprehensive guided program covers every element of a written Excavations and Trenching Safety Program, from pre-excavation planning and soil classification through protective system selection, atmospheric monitoring, and emergency response — giving Competent Persons, supervisors, and employers a fully documented framework for managing excavation hazards on any construction project.
What's Included:
Soil classification procedures — Type A, B, and C field testing methods (visual and manual) with classification summary table
Protective system selection guidance — sloping and benching, shoring (timber and aluminum hydraulic), and trench box/shield systems
Pre-excavation planning requirements: utility locating (811), site assessment, and site-specific excavation safety plan
Atmospheric monitoring, water accumulation controls, and mobile equipment safety near excavations
Nine ready-to-use appendices: soil classification field reference card, site assessment and excavation safety plan, daily inspection log, excavation authorization form, Competent Person designation form, sloping and benching reference chart, trench rescue emergency plan, employee training record, and annual program review form
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (§§1926.650–1926.652) and Appendices A–F
Excavations & Trenching Safety Program
Available for: Construction Industry
Excavation and trenching operations are among the most hazardous in construction — a cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car, and cave-ins strike without warning. This comprehensive guided program covers every element of a written Excavations and Trenching Safety Program, from pre-excavation planning and soil classification through protective system selection, atmospheric monitoring, and emergency response — giving Competent Persons, supervisors, and employers a fully documented framework for managing excavation hazards on any construction project.
What's Included:
Soil classification procedures — Type A, B, and C field testing methods (visual and manual) with classification summary table
Protective system selection guidance — sloping and benching, shoring (timber and aluminum hydraulic), and trench box/shield systems
Pre-excavation planning requirements: utility locating (811), site assessment, and site-specific excavation safety plan
Atmospheric monitoring, water accumulation controls, and mobile equipment safety near excavations
Nine ready-to-use appendices: soil classification field reference card, site assessment and excavation safety plan, daily inspection log, excavation authorization form, Competent Person designation form, sloping and benching reference chart, trench rescue emergency plan, employee training record, and annual program review form
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (§§1926.650–1926.652) and Appendices A–F
