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Job Hazard Analysis for Site Preparation

The Job Hazard Analysis workflow provides site preparation contractors a disciplined review before excavation, trenching, or grading. Teams assess underground utility marks, soil type, benching or shoring needs, equipment travel paths, and weather impacts. The checklist records hazards, controls, PPE, and traffic plans. Supervisors verify spotters, spoil pile placement, egress ladders, and barricades. Findings are covered during the morning huddle and posted at access points. Standardizing the review reduces incidents, drives compliance, and protects profitability. Clients gain confidence in safe, professional site operations supported by clear documentation.

Identify trenching access point

Divide into grade, dig, secure BMPs

Collapse risk, utility strikes, dust

Assess trench cave-in and utility hits

Mark lines, dig shallow, use vac-truck

Hi-vis, hard hat, steel toe boots

Review grade and erosion plans

Confirm dig and slope prep roles

Site crew signs excavation plan

Pin to erosion fence or cart

Check flagging and dig depth

Revise trench line or erosion fix

File trench hazard sheet

Identify trenching access point

Divide into grade, dig, secure BMPs

Collapse risk, utility strikes, dust

Assess trench cave-in and utility hits

Mark lines, dig shallow, use vac-truck

Hi-vis, hard hat, steel toe boots

Review grade and erosion plans

Confirm dig and slope prep roles

Site crew signs excavation plan

Pin to erosion fence or cart

Check flagging and dig depth

Revise trench line or erosion fix

File trench hazard sheet