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Synonyms:
Terracing, Grading, Inclining, Angling, Contouring
Sloping the sides of the excavation away from the excavation to protect employees from #0excludeGlossary. The required slope will vary with soil type, weather, and surface or near surface loads that may affect the soil in the area of the trench (such as adjacent buildings, vehicles near the edge of the trench and so forth).
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