Authorities expect internet and cell service to be restored in Morgan Hill by midnight Feb. 3, after a damaged fiber optic line resulted in a citywide outage most of the day Wednesday. Morgan Hill Police posted on social media that a construction crew the morning of Feb. 3 accidentally cut a fiber optic line off …
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SPRINGFIELD, Va. — An active gas leak in Springfield, Virginia injured multiple workers and damaged several cars in the area. Utility crews using a backhoe caused a gas line to explode and catch fire on the 8500 block of Hooes Road. Around 12:31 p.m. the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the Fort Belvoir …
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The Excavation Safety Alliance (ESA) is a virtual community for everyone interested in safe excavation and damage prevention. ESA provides free education via videos, podcasts & blogs. Follow the QR Code for examples of the short how-to videos available FREE at ESA including: PRE-EXCAVATION CHECKLIST: Use a checklist to ensure everyone’s safety on the jobsite …
You have done your investigation, you have testified at a deposition, mediation has failed, and now you are going to trial. These tips may help succeed at trial, particularly in light of the challenges posed by remote testimony at a video trial or hearing necessitated by current COVID-19 conditions. Preparation, Not Inspiration, Wins Trials The …
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With an unprecedented number of employees now working alone or remotely, it is the employers’ responsibility to put a program in place to protect these people who are more vulnerable because of their new employment conditions. This applies to those in the excavation industry who face a multitude of safety hazards including: • Flooding or …
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According to the survey results, over 70 percent of respondents think they qualified as a competent person for trench work. But what does a competent person do? And how can you confirm qualification? The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) conducted a comprehensive Trench Survey (cpwr.com) to provide greater insight into the rise of …
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In MARCH 2009, a group of companies met with a mission to identify, trend, and explore common industry issues in preventing coastal and marine pipeline facility damage, releases, and spills. That day, the CAMO (Coastal and Marine Operators) pipeline industry group was born. In 2020, CAMO is a consortium roughly 25 companies strong and growing. …
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More than 800 construction workers are involved in accidents each year on the job. Of these accidents, approximately 40 workers are involved in an incident related to excavation or trenching. That is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has gone to great lengths to define threats and identify safe practices. Fortunately, a little …
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We have all heard the phrase, “Safe digging is a shared responsibility,” and most of us are committed to doing our share. Sometimes, however, it can be difficult to know what our share is. Here are a few easy tips for excavators to ensure they are protecting our buried infrastructure, our onsite crews, and the …
