Excavation Trench Safety Presentation
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Excavation & Trench Safety 1
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Excavation Hazards 2
Cave-ins are the greatest risk
Other hazards include: Asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen Inhalation of toxic materials Fire Moving machinery near the edge of the
excavation can cause a collapse Accidental severing of underground
utility lines
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Injury and Death
• Excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations
• Most accidents occur in trenches 5-15 feet deep
• There is usually no warning before a cave-in
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Definitions
• Excavation – a man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression formed by earth removal.
• Trench – a narrow excavation. The depth is greater than the width, but not wider than 15 feet.
• Shield - a structure able to withstand a cave-in and protect employees
• Shoring - a structure that supports the sides of an excavation and protects against cave-ins
• Sloping - a technique that employs a specific angle of incline on the sides of the excavation. The angle varies based on assessment of impacting site factors.
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5Focus of Training• The greatest risk at an excavation
• How to protect employees from cave-ins
• Factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations
• The role of a competent person at an excavation site
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Protection of Employees
Employees should be protected from cave-ins by using an adequately designed protective system.
Protective systems must be able to resist all expected loads to the system.
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Requirements for Protective Systems 7
A well-designed protective system Correct design of sloping and benching systems Correct design of support systems, shield
systems, and other protective systems
PlusAppropriate handling of materials and equipment
PlusAttention to correct installation and removal
Equals Protection of employees at excavations
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Design of Protective Systems
The employer shall select and construct : slopes and configurations of sloping
and benching systems support systems, shield systems,
and other protective systems• Shield - can be permanent or portable.
Also known as trench box or trench shield.
• Shoring - such as metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber shoring system that supports the sides
• Sloping - form sides of an excavation that are inclined away from the excavation
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Protect Employees Exposed to Potential Cave-ins Slope or bench the
sides of the excavation,
Support the sides of the excavation, or
Place a shield between the side of the excavation and the work area
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Cave-in Hazard
This excavation has improperly installed aluminum hydraulic shoring.
Inadequate protective system
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Inadequate Protective System
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This worker is in a trench with no protective system; no shoring, shield, or sloping.
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Factors Involved in Designing a Protective System Soil classification Depth of cut Water content of soil Changes due to
weather and climate Other operations in
the vicinity
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Shoring• General
Provides a framework to work in Uses wales, cross braces and uprights Supports excavation walls
• OSHA tables provide shoring data Must know soil type Must know depth and width of
excavation Must be familiar with the OSHA Tables
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Trench Shield/Box
A trench shield/box was installed to protect this work area.
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Hydraulic Trench Shoring
• Using hydraulic shoring the worker can easily drop the system into the hole.
• Once in place, hydraulic pressure is increased to keep the shoring in place and support the trench walls.
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Materials and Equipment• Equipment used for
protective systems must not have damage or defects that impair function.
• If equipment is damaged, the competent person must examine it to see if it is suitable for continued use.
• If not suitable, remove it from service until a professional engineer approves it for use.
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This trench box is not installed properly and is not safe.
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Protection from Vehicles
• Install barricades• Hand/mechanical
signals• Stop logs• Grade soil away from
excavation• Fence or barricade
trenches left overnight
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Hazardous ConditionsThere should be a protective system installed.
The weight and vibrations of the crane make this a very hazardous condition.
Working under the crane is also very dangerous.
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Spoils• Don’t place spoils
within 2 feet from edge of excavation
• Measure from nearest part of the spoil to the excavation edge
• Place spoils so rainwater runs away from the excavation
• Place spoil well away from the excavation
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20 Other Excavation Hazards
Water accumulation
Oxygen deficiency
Toxic fumes
Access/Egress
Falls
Mobile equipment
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Water is Hazardous
When water is present in an excavation it is extremely hazardous to enter
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Note that there is no protective system, worker is using a shovel to create steps, and they are not wearing hardhats.
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Water = Cave-in Hazard 22
These workers must be protected from a cave-in. Note the water in the bottom of the trench. This is a very hazardous condition!
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Hazardous AtmosphereTest excavations before an employee enters the excavation if there is a reasonable possibility of a hazardous atmosphere. Test for:
Oxygen deficiency High combustible
gas concentration High levels of
other hazardous substances
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Means of Egress
A stairway, ladder, or ramp must be provided within 25 feet of all employees in excavations that are 4 or more feet deep.
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This ladder does not meet the requirements of the standard
The ladder should extend 3 feet above the excavation
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Access and EgressThese two ladders which are lashed together are dangerous and not an adequate means of egress.The ladder should extend 3 feet above the top of the excavation
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Protection from Falls, Falling Loads, and Mobile Equipment
• Install barricades• Use hand / mechanical signals• Grade soil away from excavation• Fence or barricade trenches left
overnight• Use a flagger when signs, signals and
barricades are not enough protection
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Competent Person
Must have had specific training in and be knowledgeable about:
• Soils classification• The use of protective
systems• The requirements of the
standardMust be capable of identifying hazards, and authorized to immediately eliminate hazards
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Inspections of ExcavationsA competent person must make daily inspections of excavations, areas around them and protective systems: • Before work starts and
as needed, • After rainstorms, high
winds or other occurrence which may increase hazards, and
• When you can reasonably anticipate an employee will be exposed to hazards.
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Inspections of ExcavationsIf the competent person finds evidence of a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions:Exposed employees must be removed from the hazardous areaEmployees may not return until the necessary precautions have been taken
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Site Evaluation PlanningBefore beginning
excavation: Evaluate soil
conditions Construct protective
systems Test for low oxygen,
hazardous fumes and toxic gases
Provide safe means to enter and exit trench
Contact utilities Determine the safety
equipment needed
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Fissure
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Summary• The greatest risk in an excavation is a
cave-in.• Employees can be protected through
sloping, shielding, and shoring the excavation.
• A competent person is responsible to inspect the excavation.
• Other excavation hazards include water accumulation, oxygen deficiency, toxic fumes, falls, and mobile equipment.