Toolbox talk: trench safety

Stay out unless it's protected. About 5 minutes.

Why this matters

Trench walls can collapse with no warning, and a small cave-in can bury a person.

Never enter an unprotected trench.
A competent person inspects the trench before each shift and after anything that changes it.
Use sloping, shoring, or a shield as the plan says.
Keep spoil and equipment back from the edge.
Make sure there's a ladder or ramp within reach.
Don't work under suspended loads.

Check the protection and the exits on every trench before anyone enters.

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Trench safety

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Trench walls can collapse with no warning, and a small cave-in can bury a person.

What to cover

Never enter an unprotected trench.
A competent person inspects the trench before each shift and after anything that changes it.
Use sloping, shoring, or a shield as the plan says.
Keep spoil and equipment back from the edge.
Make sure there's a ladder or ramp within reach.
Don't work under suspended loads.

Ask the crew

One thing to do today

Check the protection and the exits on every trench before anyone enters.

Acknowledge

By acknowledging, you confirm you attended and understood this talk.

I attended and understood

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