MANIFA TEMPORARY OFFICE AND CAMP
FACILITY
TRENCH & SHORING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Procedure: This safety checklist will be completed daily by the designated & competent person for
trenching and shoring. All inspections will be performed each morning before workers are allowed to
enter trenches. Following the inspection, the checklist will be presented to the Contractors Safety
Supervisor for review and filing. The Contractors Safety Supervisor will be responsible to maintain a
consolidated list of all trenches as well conduct daily audits of all trenches, etc. during the course of the
workday. All Saudi Aramco excavation safety specifications will be complied with at all times. The
designated competent person for this activity will be well versed and knowledgeable of the Saudi
Aramco requirements with necessary training.
LOCATION OF TRENCH/EXCAVATION, ETC.:
CHECKLIST
COMMENTS
All deficiencies (no items) will be
corrected immediately.
What is the depth of the trench?
FEET/METERS
Is a Confined Space Permit required and on site?
YES
NO
N/A
Is a Stand-by Man assigned and available?
YES
NO
N/A
Are pedestrian crossovers required and provided?
YES
NO
N/A
Is access to plant equipment maintained?
YES
NO
N/A
Is the trench near the roadway and a flagman with a vest available?
YES
NO
N/A
Are harnesses required?
YES
NO
N/A
Are shoring,/sloping/benching conditions acceptable?
YES
NO
N/A
Is shoring material in sound condition & free of damage/defects?
YES
NO
N/A
Is shoring installed/maintained by qualified carpenters or personnel?
YES
NO
N/A
Are adequate ladders provided in trenches where workers are present?
YES
NO
N/A
Are ladders secured and do they extend 3 feet above the surface?
YES
NO
N/A
Is trench free of tension cracks or other evidence of side-wall failure?
YES
NO
N/A
Is trench free of water, hydrocarbons or other substances?
YES
NO
N/A
Is there a 2 foot clearance provided from edge of trench (spoils,
materials, etc.)?
YES
NO
N/A
Are underground utilities and piping adequately protected from possible
damage?
YES
NO
N/A
Are barricades/lights being maintained and adequate?
YES
NO
N/A
Are overall general conditions acceptable and safe for employees to work
in?
YES
NO
N/A
Other?
YES
NO
N/A
Other?
YES
NO
N/A
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Print Name of Designated Competent Person
Signature / Date / Time of Inspection
MANIFA TEMPORARY OFFICE AND CAMP
FACILITY