Illinois Department of Labor

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Rest. Water. Shade.

Freelancers deserve protections, too.

Under the Freelance Worker Protection Act, freelance workers have rights related to written contracts and timely payment for services performed in Illinois.

https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/legal/freelance-worker-protection-act

Improper spoil placement is a major contributor to trench wall failures.

• Keep spoil piles and heavy equipment at least 2 feet from the trench edge
• Use barriers, fencing, or stop logs where equipment operates close to trenches
• Maintain clear walk paths around excavations

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Shoring is another protective system option for trench safety.

• Can be hydraulic or timber-based.
• Must follow manufacturer’s tabulated data.
• All components must remain in good, serviceable condition.

Sloping and Benching are two options when it comes to trench safety.

• Sloping must follow OSHA angle requirements depending on soil type.
• Benching is not allowed in Type C soil.
• Slopes must be maintained and inspected daily.

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