California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 4 - Construction Safety Orders
Article 6 - Excavations
Appendix F - to Section 1541.1 Selection of Protective Systems
Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs F
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The following figures are a graphic summary of the requirements contained in Article 6 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 Section 1541.1(b) and (c).
FIGURE 1 - PRELIMINARY DECISIONS
FIGURE 2 - SLOPING OPTIONS
FIGURE 3 - SHORING AND SHIELDING OPTIONS
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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