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Before digging, call 811 to locate underground utilities. Plan traffic control and test for hazardous gases. Protect excavations based on soil type using sloping, benching, shoring or shielding for trenches over 4 feet deep. Provide safe entry and exit such as ladders extending 3 feet above the trench. Inspect trenches daily and after rain or changes. Keep excavated dirt away from trenches and do not stand under loads.

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Before digging, call 811 to locate underground utilities. Plan traffic control and test for hazardous gases. Protect excavations based on soil type using sloping, benching, shoring or shielding for trenches over 4 feet deep. Provide safe entry and exit such as ladders extending 3 feet above the trench. Inspect trenches daily and after rain or changes. Keep excavated dirt away from trenches and do not stand under loads.

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SECTION 5

Before You Dig


Soil Protection
Underground Utilities
Before you dig

• Plan and implement traffic control measures as necessary to protect workers


• Air quality and atmospheric testing of the trench: Harmful gases may build up at
the bottom of trenches as a result of damaged utilities or pipes
• Workers must be protected from atmospheric contaminants, oxygen deficiency,
toxic vapors, fumes or gases
• If hazardous fumes exist or may exist, adequate ventilation and rescue
equipment must be provided and ready to use at the site.

Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part P


Underground utilities

• All underground utilities must be identified and marked by calling #811 to


locate underground utilities
• Protect, support, or remove underground utilities while excavation is open
• Immediately notify utility operators if an underground utility is damaged
• If utility damage results in release of gas, call the utility operator and
emergency services or 911 if necessary

Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part P


8ft
Type B Soil
Protection
• Workers must stand away from vehicles being loaded to avoid being
struck by equipment or spillage
• All workers on an excavation site must wear hard hats
• All equipment must have an operational back up alarm
• Appropriate walk ways with guard rails must be provided for trenches
being crossed

Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part P


Protection (Talking Head)
• Choose and construct the appropriate excavation protection according to
OSHA standards and based on soil type (A, B, or C).
• Sloping
• Benching
• Shoring or shielding (must use for trenches greater than 4 ft.)

Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P


Protection (Talking Head)
Trenches deeper than 4ft must have a method of entry and exit such as a
ladder.

The ladder must extend at least 3 feet above the opening of the
excavation and be within 25 feet of any workers inside the trench

Earth ramps used as exits from excavations can only be used if a worker
can walk on them in an upright position and are designed by a competent
person

Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part P


Protection (Talking Head)
• Never enter a trench with water inside of it
• Have pump equipment ready to pump out any free standing water
inside of a trench
• The competent person must inspect the trench DAILY, AT THE
BEGINNING OF EACH SHIFT, AFTER A RAINSTORM, AND IF
THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES TO THE TRENCH
• Place excavated dirt as far away as possible from the trench
• Trench boxes will extend the top of the trench
• Workers shall never stand under loads that are being handled or
lifted by digging equipment

Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P

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