For millennia, man has excavated into the earth. A type of excavation, quarrying, dates to prehistoric times and is typically performed to extract rock or minerals. A famous prehistoric example of quarried rock is Stonehenge in England, which dates to Neolithic times. In ancient Egypt, the need for building materials for pyramids and temples led… Read more »
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 »
