Trench collapses are among the deadliest hazards in construction. OSHA's excavation standard under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P requires employers to have comprehensive procedures for soil classification, protective systems, and competent person oversight. Our excavation safety templates provide all the documentation you need.
Every template references specific OSHA requirements and is designed for field use — these aren't academic documents but practical tools that your competent person can use every day on the job site.
For a complete understanding of competent person requirements, read our Excavation & Trenching Safety guide.
Complete written program covering soil classification, protective system selection, competent person duties, utility location, and atmospheric testing requirements.
Competent person inspection form for daily and after-rain evaluations of excavation conditions, protective systems, and access.
Field documentation form for visual and manual soil testing with classification decision tree and protective system requirements.
Training documentation for competent person designation including soil classification, protective system evaluation, and inspection duties.
Job hazard analysis for trenching operations covering cave-in, utility strike, falls, atmospheric hazards, and water accumulation.
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