Protective systems in trenches of 20 feet or greater must be designed by a registered professional engineer or be based on data prepared or approved by one. (A trench wider than 15 feet falls under excavation regulations.)
Could your business afford a $40,000 fine? A Philadelphia plumbing company got hit for that much last year for excavation violations while installing a residential sewer line. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) violations included lack of a protective system,...
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