The Underground Blog

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Trench collapses are a dangerous scenario in underground construction, but can be prevented by taking safety precautions. Check out the recent articles about trench collapses and rescues IN JUST THE PAST WEEK:

7-27-2006: Firefights Use New Tools to Rescue Man
7-27-2006: OSHA Fines for Trench Collapse
7-28-2006: OSHA Fines Plumbing Company for Trench Collapse
7-25-2006: Two […]

The question was posed:
When waterline / sewerline is installed using a trench box, there is always a gap between the bedding around the pipe line and the side wall of the excavated trench (when the trench box is advanced to set the next section). In the past, we have worked with contractors to solve the […]

I am opening introducing a new category on the blog - a question / discussion forum. I will keep this post open for comments/questions that readers would like to pose.
I will start a new thread in the corresponding category for each question/comment I receive.
 
 

Infrastructure Resources, the publisher of the Excavation Safety Guide, is currently developing the 2007 issue.  The Excavation Safety Guide is an annual publication presented in an educational format.  It is targeted at public utilities, excavators, one-calls and other companies involved in the underground infrastructure.   
Whether or not you have seen or purchased the 2005 or 2006 […]

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