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Dewatering Hazards and Control Measures: OSHA Guide

September 1, 2026 Aiman Shazadi 0

TL;DR Dewatering in construction excavations is governed by 29 CFR 1926.651(h). Employees shall not enter an excavation with accumulated or accumulating water unless adequate precautions are in place. The six primary dewatering hazards are: soil […]