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The employer must comply with the trenching and excavation requirements of 29 CFR 1926.651 and 1926.652 or comparable OSHA-approved state plan requirements. Trenches 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep or greater require a protective system unless the excavation is made entirely in stable rock.
What is the 6 foot rule for excavation?
Fall Protection: For ternches that are 6 feet deep or deeper, OSHA mandates additional protections to prevent workers from falling into the trench or excavation. This may include providing guardrail systems, fences, barricades, or covers around the excavation site.
What are the OSHA rules for trench excavation?
Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. Exposure to vehicular traffic.
What is the 5 4 3 2 1 rule for excavation?
🦺 ✅ 5 feet: Trenches 5 feet deep must have a protective system. ✅ 4 feet: Trenches over 4 feet need a ladder for exit and egress. ✅ 3 feet: Ladders should extend at least 3 feet above the excavation for easy access. ✅ 2 feet: Keep excavated materials 2 feet away from the edge of the trench.
What is the 5 4 3 2 1 trench rule?
5 feet deep trenches must have a protective system in place. Trenches greater than 4 feet must have a ladder for exit and egress. Ladders should extend at least 3 feet from the excavation for easy access and easy exit. Place excavated materials 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation.
The 5-foot rule in excavation is a safety practice that states that unless the pit is made entirely in stable rock, trenches 5 feet deep or greater require the use of a protective system. If, however, the excavation is under 5 feet, a competent person may decide whether a protective system is necessary or not.
What is the OSHA 5 rule?
SEC. 5. shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act. Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
What is the OSHA daily excavation inspection?
Employers must ensure that a competent person inspects all excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems daily for possible cave-ins, indications of failures in protective systems and equipment, hazardous atmospheres, and other hazardous Page 19 Trenching and Excavation Safety 1 3 conditions.
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