Power trenchers are used for larger jobs. These come in both walk-behind and ride-on varieties. Also used on larger jobs are tractor-mounted backhoes that include dirt-scooping buckets. A crawler-type machine that has large buckets may also be used to move a significant amount of dirt at one time.
Some of these jobs are dangerous and many require safety equipment and precautions. In fact, according to OSHA, trenching and excavation account for numerous job-related fatalities every year. By Herb Kirchhoff Updated February 21, The Drip Cap Excavating and trenching both describe removing earth to create man-made open holes in the ground. Any major excavation or trenching job is dangerous and is best left to a professional crew.
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Our full-service excavating company has over 30 years of extensive experience in various industries. Get in touch with us today! The Dangers of Excavation and Trench Operations Trenching and excavation operations pose severe risks to all personnel.
Work Precautions for Trench and Excavation Safety The essential practices listed here are crucial to keeping your personnel safe when executing trench and excavation activities: Before starting, plan out safe passage routes for heavy equipment as well as spoil piles. Keep heavy machinery at a safe distance from the trench edges. Overburdening the surface may lead to hazardous stability as the operation progresses.
Excavated spoils and other debris should maintain at least a 2-feet distance from the trench edge. Contact utility offices to identify and confirm the location of underground utility lines.
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