Maintaining the expected standards of safety are key to preventing trenching accidents. Trenching and shoring tasks involve a lot of hard work. As if that is not enough, the enormous chances of accidents make the job even tougher. So workers who begin excavation work must prepare themselves properly and take all the necessary precautions before … Read more
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Safety standards have been made in order to protect workers in excavation and trenching. Construction jobs which involve excavation and trenching are very risky. Nearly two workers die every month and hundreds sustain injuries while performing these tasks. So specific standards have been laid down for the safety of the workers. About Excavation and Trenching … Read more
Before undertaking any excavation work, it is important to assess and classify the soil. A construction project may require an excavation at the site. Before taking up any excavation work, it is important to assess and classify the soil in order to ensure the safety of the workers. Classification of The Soil Structural Classification – … Read more
Temporary shoring is an excellent way to provide a building with strength and minimize further damage. Temporary shoring is an emergency band-aid that provides a shelter for structural integrity when a building has lost its stability. Not a “fix,” it is a way to hold the problem steady until a repair can be made and … Read more
Trench shoring is subject to a number of legal and technical requirements to guarantee safety. Trench shoring is a very common technique used in underground excavation. It is needless to say that it is also one of the riskiest aspects of construction and mining work, so it should be approached with foresight and extreme … Read more
At Luby Shoring Services, we use a variety of trench shoring techniques. OSHA aims at providing safe working conditions which are conducive for the health of the workers. To achieve this, it sets and enforces standards, and provides training, education, and assistance to the construction workers. According to OSHA, excavating is one of the … Read more
It’s important to regularly review the safety regulations that apply to you and your crew. Construction crews have to be extremely mindful of OSHA regulations in order to avoid safety violations and fines. We all know that, right? Well, it turns out, it might be a little more complex than it may seem. As this … Read more
The Department of Labor recently made several adjustments to penalties for various agencies, including OSHA. If your company is regulated by OSHA, you will want to make sure you are up to speed on these changes, as they could seriously impact your bottom line or slow down your projects. Were you aware that OSHA adjusts … Read more
It’s a reality that’s sadly far too common in the construction industry… collapsed trenches due to shortcuts and lack of adequate shoring equipment. The news is regularly reporting on these incidents, which almost always result in injury or even death. You’d think after seeing these tragedies in the headlines, construction companies would pay more attention … Read more
Every business owner, manager, or seasoned worker has felt insecure at some point in their career. There’s usually a moment when you read about some new technology that you know nothing about, or you see your competitor offering something you’ve been meaning to research but haven’t found the time. In any field, it’s easy to … Read more
