OSHA standards require that employers provide workplaces free of recognized hazards. The employer must comply with the trenching and excavation requirements of 29 CFR 1926.651 …

No employee shall enter any excavation until it has been determined by a competent person that the excavation has been dug in accordance with OSHA, State, and Local Standards. …

If you are working on a project that involves removing material from the ground or working near an excavation in which the depth exceeds the width, it is important that you understand the …

Excavating or trenching work can be highly dangerous and may lead to death or severe injuries if not carried out safely.

Have the competent person inspect the trench, nearby areas, and protective systems each day before the start of work, when conditions change throughout the shift, and after every rainstorm.

At every stage of your excavation project, there are measures that should be taken to ensure the safety of those digging. We have put together this handy guide to help prepare, so you can …

Underground Service Alert accepts notifications for excavation work on public or private property, military bases, Indigenous Peoples reservations, and even waterways in California.