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Published by SALUSTo prevent cave-ins and ensure worker safety in open trenches, OSHA requires the implementation of adequate protective systems. Here are the key safety procedures:
- Protective Systems: Each employee in a trench must be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system. [1]
These systems include:
- Sloping for stability
- Cutting to create stepped benched grades
- Supporting with a system made of posts, beams, shores, or planking and hydraulic jacks
- Using a trench box to protect workers
[1] [2] Other important safety measures include:
- Excavated or other materials must be at least 2 feet back from the edge of the trench.
- A safe means of egress shall be provided within 25 feet of workers in the trench.
- Do NOT enter an unprotected trench!
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[1] OSHA: Working safely in trenches
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OSHA Safety and Health Occupational Administration Safety Tips Working safely in trenches Do NOT enter an unprotected trench! Each employee in a trench shall be protected from a cave-in by an adequate protective system. Some of the protective systems for trenches are: • Sloped for stability; or • Cut to create stepped benched grades; or - Supported by a system made with posts, beams, shores or planking and hydraulic jacks; or • Supported by a trench box to protect workers in a trench. Additionally, excavated or other materials must be at least 2 feet back from the edge of a trench; and 2 or more 2' or more A safe means of egress shall be provided within 25 feet of workers in a trench. 25 feet or less For more complete information: Occagnational OSHA Safety and H U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA TTY (877) 889-5627 OSHA 3243-03R-05
[2] OSHA Quick Card: Working Safely in Trenches
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Open source documentSource excerpt
OSHA Safety and Health Occupational Administration Safety Tips Working safely in trenches Do NOT enter an unprotected trench! Each employee in a trench shall be protected from a cave-in by an adequate protective system. Some of the protective systems for trenches are: • Sloped for stability; or • Cut to create stepped benched grades; or - Supported by a system made with posts, beams, shores or planking and hydraulic jacks; or • Supported by a trench box to protect workers in a trench. Additionally, excavated or other materials must be at least 2 feet back from the edge of a trench; and 2 or more 2' or more A safe means of egress shall be provided within 25 feet of workers in a trench. 25 feet or less For more complete information: Occagnational OSHA Safety and H U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA TTY (877) 889-5627 OSHA 3243-03R-05
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