National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation

This directive implements a National Emphasis Program (NEP) in North Carolina for identifying, reducing and/or eliminating safety hazards associated with trenching and excavation. This NEP supplements the Special Emphasis Program (SEP) for construction activity, which include trenching and excavation. Also reference OPN 123 - Special Emphasis Program for Construction Activities and OSHA Technical Manual, Section V; Chapter 2 - Excavations: Hazard Recognition in Trenching and Shoring.

Document Information

Document Number: CPL 02-00-161
Effective Date:

Archived Versions

Title File Name Archived Date
02-00-069(archived) CPL_2_69.htm

FIS Section

Compliance Directives