Adjusting work practices to comply with cave-in protection requirements in §1926.652, Requirements for protective systems in excavations.
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July 29, 2005 [Reviewed November 22, 2017]
David McClintock
President
IKOCPA, Ohio Executive Committee
100 South Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Re: Adjusting work practices to comply with cave-in protection requirements in §1926.652, Requirements for protective systems in excavations.
Dear Mr. McClintock: