Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 199
Health and Safety Program Manual
Teamwrkx
Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Trenching and Excavation
Reference: A-15
Utility locations reviewed with the operator, & precautions taken to ensure
contact does not occur
Utilities crossing the excavation supported, and protected from falling
materials
Underground installations protected, supported, or removed when
excavation is open
WET CONDITIONS
Air in the excavation tested for oxygen deficiency, combustibles, other
contaminants
Ventilation used in atmospheres that are oxygen rich/deficient &/or
contains hazardous substances
Ventilation provided to keep LEL below 10 %
Emergency equipment available where hazardous atmospheres could
or do exist
Safety harness and lifeline used
Supplied air necessary (if yes, contact safety department)
ENTRY & EXIT
Exit (i.e., ladder, sloped wall) no further than 25 feet from ANY worker
Ladders secured and extended 3 feet above the edge of the trench
Wood ramps constructed of uniform material thickness, cleated together @ the
bottom
Workers protected from cave-ins when entering or exiting the excavation
KEEP 1 COPY OF EACH DAILY EXCAVATION CHECKLIST ON SITE FOR THE PROJECT DURATION, AND FORWARD
THE ORIGINAL TO THE SAFETY MANAGER
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