Safety & Quality: Our Construction Safety Program

Overview

A rigorous construction safety program is the foundation of every Dig‑It, Inc. job—across foundation drilling, hydro excavation, limited‑access drilling and direct‑embed foundations. Our approach centers on planning, training, controls and verification so crews, clients and the public go home safe and work gets done right the first time. Explore how we manage risk and ensure quality, then review our work in Project & Case Studies or our About Us page.

  • Plan the work with clear, project‑specific controls
  • Equip and train people for known and emerging hazards
  • Monitor conditions and adapt in the field
  • Verify quality at each critical step and document outcomes

Our Certifications

OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour

Downhole Rescue Training

Signal & Rigging

Equipment Operation Training

Operator Training

First Aid/CPR

Our construction safety program

Our construction safety program integrates pre‑job planning, hazard identification, field leadership and continuous improvement. Before mobilization, we review scope, soils, utilities, traffic, access limits and environmental constraints, then define controls for excavation, hoisting and drilling. Daily on site, supervisors reinforce expectations, confirm conditions match the plan and make adjustments as needed.

Core elements

Pre‑task planning and risk registers tailored to each site

Clear lines of responsibility for supervisors and crews

Task hazard analysis (THA) and task‑specific briefs before work starts

Control measures appropriate to drilling, hydro excavation and project completion tasks

Ongoing monitoring, stop‑work authority and incident learning loops

Safety training for drilling crews

We emphasize role‑appropriate instruction, mentorship and refreshers to build competence around rigs, vacuum units and support equipment.

Training focus areas

  • Site orientation and task‑specific expectations
  • Equipment start‑up/shutdown, pinch‑point awareness, and line‑of‑fire avoidance
  • Traffic and public protection around utilities and rights‑of‑way
  • Communication protocols among operators, spotters, and ground crews
  • Environmental protections and spoil management

If you require documented training matrices or operator qualifications for pre-qualification, let us know—our team will provide current records upon request.

OSHA compliance and risk control

OSHA compliance is a baseline for all field operations. We plan work to align with applicable requirements and industry best practices, then verify controls in the field.

Typical controls we plan and verify

  • THA and daily briefs addressing task steps and site‑specific hazards
  • PPE expectations aligned to task risk
  • Utility locate coordination and daylighting when needed
  • Safe access/egress for limited‑access and low‑headroom work areas
  • Housekeeping and spoil management to maintain stable work pads

Note: If your project requires copies of policies, manuals, or site‑specific plans for review, we will supply them during pre-construction.

Task hazard analysis and daily tailgates

THAs and tailgate meetings align the entire crew on task steps, hazards, controls and communication. Supervisors update the plan when site conditions change (e.g., weather, ground stability, logistics), and everyone has stop‑work authority.

What we cover in briefs

  • Sequence of operations and lift/drill plans
  • Soil, groundwater, and adjacent structure considerations
  • Exclusion zones, spotter roles, and signal plans
  • Emergency communication and site access details

Quality assurance in foundation drilling

Quality is inseparable from safety. Our quality assurance in foundation drilling focuses on constructability, procedural control and documentation from mobilization through turnover.

Quality assurance practices across phases

  • Pre‑construction: constructability review, submittal coordination and test plans
  • Execution: hold points, sign‑offs and real‑time adjustments to match field conditions
  • Verification: measurements, photos and as‑built documentation as requested by the client

Explore our methods on the Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts page.

Equipment inspections and maintenance

Reliable equipment is a safety and quality requirement. Crews conduct pre‑use checks and report issues immediately so maintenance can act. Inspection records are available for client review.

Field readiness

  • Pre‑trip and pre‑use checklists
  • Fluid leaks and hydraulic hose condition checks
  • Guarding, lighting, alarms, and safety devices functional
  • Vacuum spoils tank integrity and hose condition verification

Subcontractor alignment and site controls

Subcontractors and partners receive the same orientation and expectations as our own crews. We participate in owner/GC pre-qualification requirements and supply documentation as requested.

  • We support platforms focused on ISNetworld contractor safety and similar prequalification systems. If your project requires ISNetworld or Avetta verification, please request our current status.
  • Site‑specific rules (badging, hot work, security) are folded into our plan and daily briefs.

Documentation, metrics and continuous improvement

We document plans, daily activities, inspections and lessons learned. Upon request, we can provide company‑level safety metrics (e.g., EMR/TRIR) and policy indexes for your review. If specific formats are required by your organization, share your checklist and we will align.

What we can provide upon request

Safety manual/policy index (table of contents)

Training records and operator qualifications relevant to the scope

Equipment inspection templates and sample completed forms

Company safety metrics (current EMR/TRIR) and incident‑learning summaries

Frequently asked questions

Certification requirements vary by client and project. We participate in owner/GC pre-qualification processes and can share current certifications and program documentation during prequalification. Please specify which credentials you require so we can furnish exact details.

We combine onboarding, task‑specific instruction, mentorship and refreshers focused on drilling and hydro excavation hazards. Training records and matrices are available upon request so your team can confirm alignment with project requirements.

Many clients use prequalification platforms. If your project requires ISNetworld or Avetta, request our current status and we will provide membership details and documentation as needed.

We track company safety metrics and share them during pre-qualification. If you need current EMR/TRIR or project‑specific records, let us know and we will supply verified figures.

We plan, monitor and verify work through defined hold points, measurements, and documentation. See representative outcomes in Project & Case Studies and service details on Hydro Excavation and Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts.

Build safely with Dig‑It

Ready to review our program for your next foundation or utility project? Request our pre-qualification package and we’ll share policies, training records, and sample documentation. We respect your time and data—only the essentials, no spam.