Last Updated: May 20, 2026Related Documents An excavation is any man-made cavity or depression in the earth’s surface, including its sides, walls, or faces, formed by earth removal. A trench is a narrow excavation where the depth is greater than its width. Trenching and excavation hazards include utility strikes, cave-ins, engulfment, and atmospheric hazards. This program provides methods for...
Last Updated: May 27, 202632.2 Underground Utilities 32.3 Daily Inspection 32.4 Sloping and Benching 32.5 Entry and Exit 32.6 Falling Materials 32.7 Excavators 32.8 Warning Lines and Barricades 32.9 Confined Space 32.10 Personal Protective Equipment 32.11 Water Accumulation 32.12 Shielding / Shoring Systems 32.13 Adjacent Structures 32.14 Installation and Removal of Support System (shoring) 32.15 Traffic Control 32.16 Stormwater,...