Construction Caisson Drilled Shaft Inspection Checklist

Comprehensive caisson/drilled shaft inspection checklist for deep foundation construction.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Per shaft
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Inspector/Engineer
  • Total Items: 21
  • Compliance: ACI 336.1, ADSC Guidelines, Project Specifications

Excavation

Shaft drilling

  • Shaft diameter per plans?
  • Design depth achieved?
  • Bearing material verified?
  • Casing used (if required)?

Reinforcement Cage

Steel placement

  • Rebar cage inspected?
  • Centralizers installed?
  • Cage placed at correct depth?

Concrete Placement

Shaft concrete

  • Concrete slump verified?
  • Tremie method used (if wet hole)?
  • Adequate overpour?
  • Test cylinders taken?

PPE Compliance

PPE inspection

  • Hard hats worn?
  • Safety glasses worn?
  • High-vis vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn?

Fall Protection

OSHA 1926 Subpart M

  • Fall protection above 6 feet?
  • Guardrails intact?
  • Harnesses inspected?

Housekeeping & Organization

Site organization

  • Walkways clear?
  • Materials stored safely?
  • Debris removed?

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