Changes to Washington state trenching rule make written plans a must

Washington state's Department of Labor & Industries has adopted a new rule requiring construction firms to complete written work plans before starting excavation, trenching, and shoring projects. The regulation takes effect June 1, 2024.

Tumwater, WA — Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job begins, under a new rule recently adopted by state’s Department of Labor & Industries. Published April 21 and set to go into effect June 1,…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.