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Excavation Safety · 2–5 min toolbox talk
Excavation Emergency Response and Rescue Safety
A safety talk addressing what to do during excavation emergencies and why unplanned rescue is dangerous.
Use this printed script for your tailgate or toolbox talk. Read through the hazards, script, and questions with your crew.
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“Excavation Emergency Response and Rescue Safety”
Key Hazards
- Secondary cave-ins during rescue
- Untrained personnel attempting rescue
- Delayed emergency response
2–3 Minute Talk Script
Excavation emergency response safety is critical because unplanned rescue often creates more victims.
If a cave-in occurs, call emergency services immediately.
Workers must not enter collapsed excavations without proper rescue training and equipment.
Emergency plans should be discussed before work begins.
Safety Reminders
- Call emergency services immediately.
- Do not attempt untrained rescue.
- Account for all workers.
- Follow emergency response plans.
Ask the Crew
- What is our emergency response plan?
- Who contacts emergency services?