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Studies show that excavation work is one of the most hazardous types of work done in the construction industry. Injuries from excavation work tend to be of a very serious nature and often result in fatalities.The primary concern in excavation-related work is a cave-in. Cave-ins are much more likely to be fatal to the employees involved than other construction-related accidents.
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Under the Excavation standards, tasks performed by the competent person include:
■ Classifying soil;
■ Inspecting protective systems;
■ Designing structural ramps;
■ Monitoring water removal equipment; and
■ Conducting site inspections.
29 CFR 1926.650, 29 CFR 1926.651, and 29 CFR 1926.652 are applicable OSHA standards.