• Part Number:
    1926
  • Part Number Title:
    Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
  • Subpart:
    1926 Subpart P
  • Subpart Title:
    Excavations
  • Standard Number:
  • Title:
    Selection of Protective Systems
  • GPO Source:

Appendix F to Subpart P of Part 1926 - Selection of Protective Systems

The following figures are a graphic summary of the requirements contained in subpart P for excavations 20 feet or less in depth. Protective systems for use in excavations more than 20 feet in depth must be designed by a registered professional engineer in accordance with § 1926.652 (b) and (c).

Figure 1 - Preliminary Decisions igure 2 - Sloping Options Figure 3 - Shoring and Shielding Options