Florida Statutes Part III - Trench Safety Act (Ss. 553.60-553.64)

• 553.60 - Short Title.
  This act may be cited as the “Trench Safety Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 90-96.
• 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.
• 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;...
• 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...
• 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...

Last modified: September 23, 2016