Excavation rules by depth
Enter the depth and conditions to see what three rules in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P say about cave-in protection, a means of egress and atmosphere testing.
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A study aid covering three rules only. Excavations have many other requirements in 1926.651 and 1926.652, and the employer and competent person remain responsible for them.
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