553.61 – Intent.
553.61 Intent.—The purpose and intent of this act is to provide for increased worker safety by requiring compliance with sufficient standards for trench safety. History.—s. 2, ch. 90-96.
553.62 – State standard.
553.62 State standard.—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s excavation safety standards, 29 C.F.R. s. 1926.650 Subpart P, are hereby incorporated as the state standard. History.—s. 3, ch. 90-96; s. 31, ch. 2011-213.
553.63 – Trench excavations in excess of 5 feet deep; required information.
553.63 Trench excavations in excess of 5 feet deep; required information.—On all specific contracts for trench excavation in which such excavation will exceed a depth of 5 feet: (1) The contract bid submitted by the contractor who will perform such excavation shall include: (a) A reference to the trench safety standards that will be in effect during the […]
553.64 – Certain requirements for contract bids.
553.64 Certain requirements for contract bids.—The separate item identifying the cost of compliance with trench safety standards shall be based on the linear feet of trench to be excavated. The separate item for special shoring requirements, if any, shall be based on the square feet of shoring used. Every separate item shall indicate the specific method […]
553.60 – Short title.
553.60 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Trench Safety Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 90-96.