September is Excavation and Trenching Awareness Month

SAFETY TOPIC: Work done in trenches needs to be supervised by a competent person. A competent person is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

SUPERVISORS: Review your company’s Excavation and Trenching Permit

REFERENCE: WAC 296-155-160

FREQUENCY: EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING COMPETENT PERSON - 6 Hours  (INITIAL AND AS NEEDED)

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): What depth of trench requires excavation protection systems and air monitoring?

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.