Safe Trenching Excavations

Trenching and excavation work exposes workers to dangerous hazards. When done safely, trenching operations can reduce worker exposure to cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres and hazards from mobile equipment. The purpose of this guide is to assist in making safety determinations and in complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart P standards.
- General requirements for excavations/trenches
- Hazard recognition
- Protective systems
- Soil classification
Available Formats
Pocket guide

Pocket Guide
- Introduction
- Soil Mechanics
- Competent Person
- General Requirements for Excavations/Trenches
- Site Preparation
- Structures
- Employee Protection
- Hazard Recognition
- Equipment
- Hazardous Atmospheres
- Water
- Falls
- Protective Systems
- Soil Classification
- Soil Types: Type A
- Soil Types: Type B
- Soil Types: Type C
- Trench Boxes
- Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring
- Professional Engineer Required

- Pages: 20
- Physical Size: Pocket Guide 20-00 3.75" x 5.5"
- Product Code: 01-1217-101-01
- ISBN: 978-1-68423-535-3
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- Screens: 20-00
- Platform: iOS and Android
- Product Code: 02-1217-100-01
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