According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), over the past three decades roughly 3 workers a month have lost their lives in a trench collapse. Excavation and trench safety is critical as they are among the most hazardous of all construction operations. OSHA Excavation Standards The Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Read more »
National Public Works Week 2018 This year the National Public Works Week 2018 embraces the theme “The Power of Public Works.” The celebratory week starts on Sunday, May 20th and continues through Saturday, May 26th. Accordingly, the American Public Works Association (APWA) sponsors the week and has been doing so since 1960. Public works projects… Read more »
Soil Exploration Technical Tour Earth Systems and ASCE Santa Barbara/Ventura YMF/Branch present a soil exploration technical tour on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from 8 a.m to 9 a.m. Earth Systems demonstrates how the engineers and staff develop geotechnical reports and observations. It includes a presentation on borings. Registration Register HERE and then join the group at Arundell… Read more »
