Soil Classification and Excavation Safety

Posted On: March 8, 2018

The Classifications of Soil

OSHA's Soil Classification System under Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

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Cemented Soil
Cohesive Soil
Dry Soil
Granular Soil
Moist Soil
Saturated Soil
Submerged Soil
Wet Soil
Fissured Soil
Plastic
Layered System
Stable Rock

All Soil and Rock Deposits at Excavation Sites Should be Classified by a Competent Person

Classification Should be Based on Both Visual and Manual Analysis Note: Crack-like Openings in Fissured Soil Can be Indicative of Potentially Hazardous Situations Trenching is One of the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Work Trench Cave-Ins can Cause Serious Injury or Immediate Death However, These Injuries and Deaths Can Be Prevented

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