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      • Bloodborne Pathogens
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      • Presidential Safety Award
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      • Asbestos Management Program
      • Excavation Safety
      • Indoor Air Quality
      • Indoor Water Quality
      • Lead Testing of Paint
      • Refrigerant Compliance Program
      • Silica
      • Slips, Trips and Falls
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      • Autoclave Testing
      • Biosafety Cabinets and Clean Benches
      • Chemical Fume Hoods
      • Confined Space
      • Control of Hazardous Energy
      • Electrical Safety
      • Eyewashes and Safety Showers
      • Hazard Clearance and Declaration
      • Laser Safety
      • Mercury Thermometers
      • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
      • Personal Protective Equipment
      • Researcher’s Guide
      • Scanning Electron Microscope
      • X-Ray Machines
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      • Biological Materials
      • Chemical Hygiene Plan
      • Chemical Materials
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      • Shipping Hazardous Materials
      • Standard Operating Procedures
      • Radioactive Materials
      • Worker Protection Standard
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      • Empty Container Disposal
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Excavation Safety

The Excavation Safety Program addresses safety and health hazards associated with performing trenching and excavation related work. The document purpose is to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction excavation standards 29 CFR 1926.650 thru 652 in Subpart P.

Forms

  • Excavation Competent Person Evaluation Form: Form ET-1
  • Excavation Site Checklist and Daily Field Report: Form ET-2

OSHA Resources

The following links are external resources and may not meet Purdue’s accessibility standards:

  • The OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.650-652
  • OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Trenching and Excavation
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