Trenching and excavating are considered to be two of the most dangerous activities on a construction jobsite. OSHA has a very good guide on Trenching and Excavating Safety. OSHA updated this publication last year: OSHA 2226-10R 2015.
This concise 28 page guide gives a clear overview of trenching and excavation safety best practices and OSHA rules and guidelines.
Some of the information covered includes:
- How to prevent cave-ins
- Type of Protective Systems to use
- How to install and remove protective systems
- Other Excavating hazards including:
- Water Accumulation
- Hazardous Atmoshperes
- Access/Egress Points
We encourage you to download this free PDF and distribute it to your team.
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