Working Safely in Trenches
Abstract:When done safely, trenching operations can reduce worker exposure to cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and hazards from mobile equipment. OSHA standards require that trenches and protective systems be inspected daily and as conditions change by a competent person before work begins.
Publisher: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Publication Types: Brochures and Fact Sheets
Topics: Personal Protective Equipment; Trenching
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Brochures and Fact Sheets
Topics: Personal Protective Equipment; Trenching