MISS DIG has released the 2017 Excavation Handbook For Gas & Liquid Pipelines. For your convenience, it’s available for download below. This publication has been prepared for Michigan’s excavators as a reference tool when interacting with MISS DIG 811. We recommend that you share the information in this manual with all employees involved in excavating […]
Determination of Soil Type in Excavation
OSHA categorizes soil and rock deposits into four types, as follows: Stable Rock Stable Rock is natural solid mineral matter that can be excavated with vertical sides and remain intact while exposed. It is usually identified by a rock name such as granite or sandstone. Determining whether a deposit is of this type may be […]
Excavation Shoring Methods & Shielding Types
Shoring is the provision of a support system for trench faces used to prevent movement of soil, underground utilities, roadways, and foundations. Shoring or shielding is used when the location or depth of the cut makes sloping back to the maximum allowable slope impractical. Shoring systems consist of posts, wales, struts, and sheeting. There are […]
Excavation Terminology: 15 Handy Trenching & Shoring Definitions
The definitions listed below are sourced from the OSHA Technical Manual and are intended to assist safety and health consultants, OSHA field staff, and others in the recognition of trenching and shoring hazards and their prevention. For additional information about the source of our excavation terminology list, please see OSHA’s Excavations: Hazard Recognition in Trenching and Shoring. Accepted […]
Excavation Protective Systems: What They Are & Why They Matter
There are many hazards to contend with in the construction industry, but excavations are considered to be among the most potentially dangerous undertakings. Excavations are characterized by any cuts made in the ground, followed by the removal of earth, as in digging a trench or other cavities in the Earth. In order to properly protect […]
Types of Excavation Used in Construction (13 Common Types & Materials)
Types of excavation: In engineering and construction, excavation consists of using tools, equipment, or explosives for the purposes of moving soil, rocks, or other materials. Excavation is undertaken for a number of purposes, and different types of excavation are classified either by their specific purpose or the type of material being excavated. Below are thirteen […]