a.        Any excavation or trench five feet or more in depth (or less than five feet
and showing potential of cave-in) will be provided cave-in protection through
shoring, sloping, benching, or the use of trench shields.  Specific requirements
of each system are dependent upon the soil classification as determined by a
competent person.

b.        A competent person will inspect each excavation/trench daily prior to start
of work, after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence, and as
needed throughout the shift.

c.        Means of egress will be provided in trenches four feet or more in depth so
as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for each employee in the
trench.

d.        Spoil piles and other equipment will be kept at least two feet from the
edge of the trench or excavation.
H E A L T H   A N D   S A F E T Y  P R O G R A M

Excavations and
Trenches
Houston KACO, Inc.
7107 Peerless Street
Houston, TX  77021
(713) 203-2505