What’s a footer? I believe OSHA limits depth of excavation to 48”.
David A. Topete, SE
From: Dick_Roberts@oxy.com [mailto:Dick_Roberts@oxy.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 12:54 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: RE: excavation safety
Try OSHA 29CFR 1926.650, 651, 652, 653
From: Christopher Banbury [mailto:cbanbury@arkengineering.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 3:36 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: excavation safety
Where would one find information on safety guidelines regarding excavations for footers?
I’m interested in maximum height/depth of vertical excavations and shoring requirements.
Thanks.
Christopher Banbury, PE
President
Ark Engineering, Inc.
Phone: (352) 754-2424
Fax: (352) 754-2412
