Page 342 - Safety Memo
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Ladders shall be provided for access and egress to
all trenches and excavations 4 feet or greater in
Trenches & Excavation
Locate underground utilities
depth. All trenches and excavations 5 feet or greater in depth Must be shored, sloped or benched in accordance • with OSHA regulations. Shall be inspected and documented daily. • Shall be visually inspected before backfilling. • Spoils a minimum of 2 feet from the edge. • Shall be barricaded or taped off as a warning to • others. Equipment shall not be operated near the top of • trenches or excavations
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