Every Trench Inspected.
Every Day.
The Challenge
Daily inspection requirements are non-negotiable
OSHA requires competent person inspections daily and after every rainfall. With 24 active excavations across a project, completing all inspections before work begins is a race.
Soil classification documentation is complex
Type A, B, and C soils require different protective systems. Soil conditions can change within the same trench. Documenting classifications accurately requires expertise.
Protective system tracking changes daily
Trench boxes move, sloping angles change, and shoring systems get reconfigured. Documenting the protective system in use for each excavation segment every day is labor-intensive.
Competent person verification is difficult
Not every supervisor is a competent person for excavation safety. Verifying that the right person performed each inspection requires systematic tracking.
The POD Advantage
Digital Trench Inspections
Pre-configured inspection forms with required fields for soil conditions, protective systems, and hazard observations. Complete inspections in 2 minutes on a phone.
Soil Classification Logs
Digital soil classification with visual testing documentation. Photo evidence of manual tests attached to each classification record.
Protective System Tracking
Track trench boxes, shoring, sloping, and benching by excavation segment. Photo documentation of protective systems as installed.
Competent Person Dashboard
Track competent person assignments and training certifications. Verify that qualified personnel performed each inspection.
Excavation Safety Features
“OSHA requires daily trench inspections by a competent person. POD automated the inspection forms and soil classifications for all 24 of our active excavations.”
— Safety Manager, Pipeline Contractor
Your Competitors Track Safety Like This
POD tracks hundreds of KPIs from a 5-minute voice report. Here are just 2 of them.
Experience Modification Rate
Training Compliance
These update in real time from a 5-minute voice report. No spreadsheets. No data entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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