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Trenches Don’t Have to be Deep to be Dangerous
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April 07, 2016
24-year-old describes how 3-foot, 9-inch excavation nearly took his life.
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April 06, 2016
Plumbers weigh in on safety in and around excavations.
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March 23, 2016
61-year-old worker was installing residential sewer line in 8-foot-deep excavation
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January 14, 2016
Shifting sand, debris complicate 13-hour rescue effort
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As the New Year approaches, we count down some of the top stories on plumbermag.com.
Unshored Trench Claims Life of Pennsylvania Plumber
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October 15, 2015
Despite warning from boss and co-workers, Rooter-Man employee went back to retrieve shovel left in hole
Ditch the Risk: Shoring is Your Best Friend
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March 16, 2015
"An unprotected trench is an early grave." Perhaps cumbersome, there’s no question shoring saves lives — and money.
A Plumber's Guide to Trench Digging
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February 09, 2015
If you tackle septic installation, use this step-by-step process for careful trenching to ensure pipes last for the long haul.
Beds and Trenches
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April 05, 2012
Proper installation procedures can help ensure a soil treatment area provides effective and long-lasting performance
More Basic Principles
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February 08, 2012
Good practice calls for the soil treatment unit of an onsite system to be kept natural, level and shallow
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