The federal osha excavation standard cfr 1926 subpart p, excavations course length. Excavation and trenching procedure s3apac303pr1 revision 0 june 20, 2018 printed copies are uncontrolled. As stated in the universitys health and safety policy, the university of connecticut is committed to providing a healthful and safe environment for all activities. The occupational safety and health administration s osha excavation standards, 29 code of federal regulations cfr part 1926, subpart p, contain requirements for excavation and trenching operations. This page highlights a collection of regulatory and best practice excavation checklists you can download for free.
Your company name general construction safety this document was created by lovell safety management co. Osha has emphasized the importance of excavation safety through outreach and. Excavation, penetration and demolition procedure november, 2014 locating and identifyingunderground essential services th at may be disturbed by the work and ensuring that the work is undertaken in compliance with the relevant sections of the. Use iauditor to customize your own excavation safety checklist and perform mobile inspections onsite, and generate reports on the spot. Excavation procedure for foundation setting out, safety. Committed to excellence in ining safety last modified.
Safety manual for excavation table of contents chapter subject page no. An excavation is any manmade cut, cavity, hole, trench, or depression made in the earths surface by the removal of soil. Excavation permit form and sends permit and asbuilts to the pm or fcm 3. Roots of the trees shall be removed to at least 30 cm below. Check the excavation each day before starting work and after any event that may af ect its stability. Many pipeline, utility and construction jobs involve digging trenches, ditches or other cavities, but such excavation work can be dangerous.
Excavation means a dug out area of ground and includes a deep foundation. Trenching and excavation safety 1 introduction excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. These practices for safety and health programs for construction worksites are recommendations only. Generally have relatively equal dimensions of width and length.
Employers in construction work must have a program. Excavation and trenching procedures 4 p a g e 32018 policies, programs and procedures on any excavation where depth is expected to exceed four feet or where unstable soil is likely to be encountered, shoring or shielding equipment that will be used shall be on. Trenching and excavation safety guidelines establish the locations of underground and. Learn about excavation safety tips that can help protect workers from injuries. Georgia institute of technology environmental health and safety excavation and trenching procedure shoring or shielding sloping or benching is protective measures that cut the walls of an excavation back at an angle to its floor. Oshas excavations standards at 29 cfr part 1926, subpart p. It does not remove, replace, or alter our obligations under any health and safety legislation. Our purpose is to prevent damage to underground facilities. Excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems inspected by a. Excavation and trenching procedures 4 p a g e 32018 policies, programs and procedures on any excavation where depth is expected to exceed four feet or where unstable soil is likely to be encountered, shoring or shielding equipment that will be used shall be on the site before any excavation actually begins.
Incorporate procedures for fast notification and investigation of accidents in the training and site safety and health program. This plan was created to eliminate or reduce the hazards associated with trenching and excavation. Injuries from excavation work tend to be of a very serious nature and often result in fatalities. Bureau of labor statistics bls data show that 271 workers died in trenching or excavation caveins from 2000 through 2006. Between 2000 and 2009, 350 workers died in excavation caveins in the united states, according to the bureau of labor statistics. The excavation safety university video series is designed to provide practical information to help viewers become more effective in their jobs. Deep foundation means a foundation unit that provides support for a building or structure by transferring loads either by end bearing to soil or rock at substantial depth below the building or structure, or by adhesion or friction or both, in the soil or rock in which it is placed, and includes a pile or caisson. Digging with precision and safety, from page 6 drilling mud removal heavy clay soil water shutoff repair low water usage. Completes section a, description, of the permit and marks specific location, width, length, and depth. Typically, ksc employees do not dig below 4 feet as part of any excavation work. Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation. If yes, follow confined space entry procedures policy.
Trenching and excavation safety program scope and application this program sets forth the practices required for trenches or excavations with a depth of four feet or greater along any portion of its length that will be entered by university of florida employees or students. This procedure applies to all operating and project sites of tata power. Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock or other. Employees protected from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into the excavation. Excavation safety guide pipeline edition 2 digging safely. Since then, osha has amended the standard several times to increase worker protection and to reduce the frequency and severity of excavation accidents and injuries. Riiccm205a carry out manual excavation modification history not applicable.
Caveins are much more likely to be fatal to the employees involved than other constructionrelated accidents. To promote safety, we provide an efficient and effective communications network among project owners, designers, excavators, and facility owners. The purpose of this program is to ensure that excavations are conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with applicable regulations. Daily excavation safety inspections should be conducted during project works. Unit descriptor this unit covers the carrying out of manual excavation in the civil construction industry. Excavation safety guidelines ensuring that everyone is working safely around underground facilities is key to damage prevention. The federal occupational safety and health administration osha promulgated standards to provide for the safety of employees who work in or near excavations. Osha defines an excavation as any manmade cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by earth removal. Avoid underground services and make sure not to undermine nearby structures use safe digging practice and dig away from them. It is not intended to supersede the requirements of the standard. Improved safety and health procedures benefit management and labor. Jan 20 6 of 6 module 5 excavation and trenching utilities which do not fall under the permit requirements of this procedure and have the. Purpose this procedure and guidance has been developed to define the actions required to safely control civil works excavation activities on nasr consortium projects thus providing safe conditions for all persons working in excavations and to protect other persons who. The purpose of this policy is to prevent personal injury and illness to city of lincoln employees and contractors, while performing excavation duties as per 29 cfr 1926.
Safety manual for excavation agricultural safety and health. Distribution pipeline incident summary by cause 11201112312011 hydro excavation. Since then, osha has amended the standard several times to increase worker protection and to reduce the frequency and. You will learn the basic trenching operations that help make a trench safe for workers, methods for protecting employees against caveins, and other safe work practices for employees. Work procedure for excavation at construction site involves understanding of centre line and excavation drawings, setting out of plan on ground, excavation of soil and removal of excess soil. Introduction 4 1 before beginning the job 5 2 caveins and protective support systems 9 3 sloping and benching 11 4 other safety considerations 12 5 soil mechanics 14 6 materials and equipment 16 7 falls and exposure to falling loads 18 8 heat and coldrelated illnesses. Excavation safety standard operating procedures summary. It is important to keep yourself and your crew safe so that everyone can go home at the. Please see the next page for details on how this document is to be used and its limitations. The purpose of these procedures is to ensure that excavations are. In most cases, a safe work procedure swp will provide a systematic process to follow to ensure that all safety considerations and precautions are in place prior to starting the job. Excavation procedure a22895 page 7 of the code page iii applies to. Surface encumbrances and underground installations safety guidelines.
Workers in excavations can be exposed to caveins, engulfment, hazardous atmospheres, and falls. Keene state college is committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees, and recognizes the hazards associated with trenching and excavation. Excavation procedures 1 purpose stanford university. Communicate the specific details of unacceptable habits and short cuts that may violate the safety polices provide clear instructions on equipment.
General this guideline provides operational guidance at rescue incidents that involve the location, disentanglement and removal of victims from subsurface trench and excavation locations where they are trapped by material or equipment, by collapse, or have a medical emergency in an unprotected trench. Excavation safety excavation university excavation safety university video series. The primary concern in excavationrelated work is a cavein. The following excavation safety program is provided only as a guide to assist employers and employees in complying with the requirements of oshas excavation standard, 29 cfr 1926, subpart p, as well as to provide other helpful information. Deep shaft excavations, tunnel excavation, pile boring and. Excavation safety training and procedures prevent serious injuries and accidents.
Emergency equipment, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness and. Additional, hazard specific, modules are available from lsm. Bellbottom pier hole means a type of shaft or footing excavation, the bottom of which is made larger than the cross section above to form a belled shape. The occupational safety and health administration issued its first excavation and trenching standard in 1971 to protect workers from excavation hazards. Quality checks such as recording ground level and marking of reference points should be done. Before the excavation for the proposed foundation is commenced, the site shall be cleared of vegetation, brushwood, stumps of trees etc. Recommended practices for safety and health programs in. Sample safe work procedures templates the safe work procedures templates presented herein are a sample guide to the subject. Excavation and trenching program policy any work activity that results in exposure of employees to caveins from material that could fall or roll from an excavation face or into an excavation, from collapse of adjacent structures, or from atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health idlh which could threaten the safety and health of any.
Videos are professionally developed and presented by individuals who have years of onthejob training experience. Sample written program texas department of insurance. Such system is designed specifically to support the sidewalls of an excavation and prevent caveins. Maketypesizemodel kubota u45 excavator material needed operators manual excavation equipment for handson training open area to perform handson orange cones for obstacle course trainee name print signature of trainee. Below, we outlined some of the main factors to consider when working near each type of utility and what to do if a damage occurs. Take photos of excavation hazards, schedule inspections for your officials in the field, and generate pdf reports in real time. Title of training excavation safety training equipment info.