SN 61 - Residential Construction - Foundation or Basement Excavations

This OSH Standards Notice addresses the conditions in which 29 CFR 1926.652 (requirement for protective systems) will not be applied to house foundation and basement excavations in residential construction. 

Also reference CPL 02-00-161 - National Emphasis Program: Trenching and Excavation. Additional related information can be found on the safety and health topics page for Excavation and Trenching.