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02/13/1992 - Timber shoring for trenches |
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Standard Number: | 1926 |
February 13, 1992
Mr. Ward C. Hitchings Dear Mr. Hitchings: This is in response to your December 12 letter requesting a response to the request from Southern Forest Products Association for an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement addressing timber shoring for trenches. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. We have reviewed the product data contained in Mr. Lishewski's letter and we agree that properly selected Southern Pine is equivalent to douglas fir for the purposes of Tables C-2.1 thru C-2.3 of Appendix C to Subpart P-Timber Shoring for Trenches, 29 CFR Part 1926. Southern Pine with a 1500 psi (Fb) or greater bending strength may be used for specific timber shoring sizes and spacing as set forth in the above referenced tables. If we can be of any further assistance, please contact Messrs. Roy Gurnham or Dale Cavanaugh of my staff in the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance at (202) 523-8136.
Sincerely,
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