Digging and trenching are among the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. Hazards can include cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and heavy equipment hazards. Regular pre-job inspections can reduce hazards and the serious risk of injury. Safety inspections should verify the type of excavation being performed, warning and support systems installed, access areas, weather conditions, heavy equipment, and PPE.
A safety walkthrough checklist, also known as a management walkthrough, puts managers in the field to observe work in progress and identify opportunities to improve the safety of that job with the workers involved.
