Term

Excavation

Definition

is always important part of the Construction Works & Mining, Excavation of Building & Bridge Foundations, Trenching for Buried Pipelines & Electrical Poles, Tunneling, etc.

Term

TRENCH EXCAVATION...

Definition

A narrow excavation where the depth of a trench is greater than its width, and the width measured at the bottom is not greater than 15 ft.

Term

HAZARD IN EXCAVATION...

Definition

Caused by Contact w/above & under Ground Pipes and Cables, by falls of equipment and person, by persons being struck by excavating equipment, and by hazardous atmosphere.