Following checklists specifies various precautions and steps to be taken during excavation work so that good quality work is achieved with attention to HSE.
| Sr | Check Item | Done |
| 1 | Are there any underground utilities like sewers, water pipelines, cables? | |
| 2 | If yes above, bring to the notice of the project manager and adequate precautions to be taken while excavation. | |
| 3 | Check wheter the excavated pits are adequately shored/timbered? | |
| 4 | Are the excavated areas provided with fences / barricades? | |
| 5 | Are the excavated material kept from the edge of the pit/trench by at least 1 meter. | |
| 6 | Are the heavy equipment such as cranes, shovels, backtoe loaders etc. kept away at least 6 meters from the edge of excavated pit? | |
| 7 | Are danger signs provided near the excavated area? | |
| 8 | Means of access and exit from the work area provided? | |
| 9 | Check set out. | |
| 10 | Check excavation size with tolerance (offset) | |
| 11 | Check for loose materials / loose soil. | |
| 12 | Check bottom of excavation (indicate proposed GL/Basement level with respect to existing road) |