Safety Manual

Excavation and Trenching

Regulation 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926

Policy This Excavation Safety section has been developed to protect our company employees from safety hazards that may be encountered during work in trenches and excavations.

Hazard Assessment • Hazard assessments are performed to identify and mitigate perceived and actual environmental and operational hazards. • Hazard assessments are performed at the beginning of each shift. • Review and update hazard assessments when: − Each new task is begun. − There is a change in how a task is performed. − Changes in soil conditions occur − A specific need or concern is identified • Monitor the overall effectiveness • Provide atmospheric testing and equipment selection as needed. • Provide personal protective equipment as needed. • Provide protective systems as needed. • Provide training to affected employees and supervisors. • Provide technical assistance as needed. • Preview and update as needed. • Coordinate, actively participate in, and document the training of all affected employees • Make this section readily available upon request Responsibilities Management

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