Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements 
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 204 (Wednesday, October 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67013-67015]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-23266]


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Slope should be measured from the five-foot level to grade.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 26, 1985

This is in response to your memorandum on this subject of May 29, 1985.

Excavations may be shored with wooden shoring.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 15, 1999 [Reviewed 11/21/2017]

The Honorable Ron Kind
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Kind:

Registered professional engineer approval requirements for manufactured trench protection systems deeper than 20 feet.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 16, 2003 [Reviewed May 31, 2018]

John M. Maas
2304 Bel-Aire Court
Green Bay, WI 53404-5017

Re: Whether an excavation contractor is required to get the approval of a registered professional engineer when using a manufactured trench protection system under §1926.652(c)(2); Subpart P; excavations; registered professional engineers; trench shields

Dear Mr. Maas:

Permissibility of using average excavation depth to determine protective system requirements for the excavation.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 30, 2004 [Reviewed May 31, 2018]

Mr. Richard Johnston
Director of Loss
Hausmann Johnson Insurance
700 Regent Street
P.O. Box 259408
Madison, WI 53725-9408

Re: 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1)(ii); whether averaging excavation depth is permitted for determining whether the protective requirements of §1926.652 apply.

Dear Mr. Johnston:

Protective system requirements for excavations that will not be entered by employees.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 13, 2009 [Reviewed November 8, 2018]

Letter #20080926-8688

Re: Protective system requirements for excavations that will not be entered by employees.

Question: Are shoring or other protective systems required under 29 CFR 1926.652 for test pits that will not be entered by employees?

Answer: 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(l) states, in part:

Excavations (Design of Cave-In Protection Systems); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    79:44199-44201
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 146 (Wednesday, July 30, 2014)][Notices][Pages 44199-44201]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-17958]


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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Excavation Cave-in Protection System Design Standard

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  • Fed Register #:
    79:65704-65705
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 214 (Wednesday, November 5, 2014)][Notices][Pages 65704-65705]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-26215]


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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Excavation Cave-in Protection System Design 
Standard

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