Excavating Contractors - Comm & Ind Description: Openings on any surface are either made for any below-ground Construction /Maintenance activity or have developed due to the erosion of subsoil and the consequent collapsing of the paving above. Working inside these excavations / openings is potentially hazardous and accidents associated withEXCAVATION WORKSare preventable with proper planning and safe execution.Accidents associated with excavations happen generally due to:The injuries sustained due to collapse of excavations are usually crushing injuries caused by the sheerweight of the collapsing material. A Cubic Meter of earth weighs over 1.5 Ton.? Shoring was not installed where required.? Shoring failed because it was not frequently inspected or maintained.? Workers moved beyond the shoring protection.? Ignorance of underground utilities? Vehicle / traffic movement very near to the excavation.? Workers re-entered excavations without inspecting the walls or shoring after rain fall. View Full Blog Content...
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