The City of San Diego allows contractors to use steel trench plates on trench projects. Following is the language from city Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction: "Trenches shall be … [Read more...] about Steel plates to cover trenches in construction zones
Trenching
OSHA 3015 – Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of … [Read more...] about OSHA 3015 – Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
Analysis of Trench-Related Fatalities in Construction and Development of Intervention Strategies
Every year, there are over one hundred estimated fatalities associated with excavations and trenching operations, including cave-ins, contacts with electrical cables, equipment related accidents, … [Read more...] about Analysis of Trench-Related Fatalities in Construction and Development of Intervention Strategies