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What must an employer do before excavating near underground utilities?

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  1. Dig slowly by hand and watch for lines
  2. Ask the crew if anyone knows where lines are
  3. Determine where underground utilities are before digging

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References

  1. 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/1926.651 Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. OSHA 2226, Trenching and Excavation Safety www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA2226.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.

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