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Death by Trench
The evolution of trench protection systems and how to choose the right one
The basics of trench protection pre-date OSHA’s 1989 regulation, yet many contractors still act like it's a mystery. More information on trench protection here.
July 4, 2018
Construction Equipment
New Link-Belt 350 X4 long-front excavator designed for speed, power and efficiency
The new Link-Belt 350 X4 LF long-front excavator from LBX boasts increased fuel efficiency and longer arm, boom and auxiliary spools than previous models. LBX added an Isuzu Tier 4 Final engine to the excavator, which requires no diesel particulate filter. It also features a 3 percent consumption rate of diesel exhaust fluid and a […]
February 7, 2018
Safety
Safety Watch
Treacherous trenching Knowing the guidelines keeps you out of harm’s way The accident: Two laborers were installing water lines in a 9-foot-deep, 7-foot-wide trench with vertical walls. A corner of the trench collapsed, pinning one worker under a large chunk of dirt. The other laborer tried to move the dirt while an excavator operator attempted […]
February 2, 2011
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