Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Ingress & egress in excavation

Access to and exit  from the trench require the following conditions:


Trenches 4 feet or more in depth should be provide with a fixed means of egress.

Spacing between larders or other means of egress  must be such that a worker will not have to travel more than  25 feet laterally to the nearest means of egress.

 Ladders must be secured & extend a minimum of 36" above the landing.


 Metal larders should be used with caution, ,particularly when electrical utilities are present.

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