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Employers Remain Confused about Which Confined Space Standard to Follow
Working in a confined space poses inherent dangers, and OSHA regulations are designed to ensure that employers take effective steps to mitigate or eliminate them. OSHA introduced...
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What Is a ‘Competent Person’?
Many OSHA standards, such as 1926 subpart P for trenching and excavation, require a competent person to be onsite and perform certain activities. For example, during trench...
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Understanding OSHA's Confined Space Construction Standard
There are five key differences between the general industry and construction standards. With the introduction of Confined Spaces in Construction standard ( 1926 Subpart AA) in 2015...
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When Is a Trench a Confined Space?
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The Benefits of Load Pins in Trenches and Other Excavations
Many contractors today are using hydraulic bracing systems — a combination of modular struts and walers — to shore up the vertical faces of an excavation and prevent soil movement...
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Tips for Inspecting Trench Shoring and Shielding Equipment
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When Do You Need an Engineer for Your Trench Shoring Design?
Deeper trenches and large surcharges require professional input. Contractors can often develop their own shoring designs for trench excavations. But there are times when they need...
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How to Choose the Right Trench Protective System
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Trench Safety Tips for Spring and Summer
Wet weather can change what’s safe and what’s not. Spring and summer rains can create additional challenges when it comes to building a trench and maintaining trench safety...
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