Benching

Benching (Benching system) means a method of protecting employees from cave-ins by excavating the sides of an excavation to form one or a series of horizontal levels or steps, usually with vertical or near-vertical surfaces between levels.

Source

29 CFR § 1926.650

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Scoping language

Scope and application. This subpart applies to all open excavations made in the earth's surface. Excavations are defined to include trenches.

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