Cave-ins from excavations are one of the leading causes of worker fatalities in the industry.
Heavy equipment should be kept away from the edges of the trench to prevent the wall from falling in due to the weight of the equipment or from the equipment falling in..
Spoil piles should be kept at least 2 from the edge of the trench.
Underground utilities should be located prior to the start of each job..
If working in trench that is 4 or greater the atmosphere should be tested before entry and then continuously..
Trench stability can change from day to day or even from one shift to the next.
The excavation should be re-inspected prior to the start of each shift...
They should be re-inspected following the presence of any rain or in the trench...
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