Ron Meyer & Associates Excavating ABOUT SERVICES PROJECTS BLOG CAREERS CONTACT NOVEMBER 9, 2021 BY RON MEYER & ASSOCIATES EXCAVATING SURFACE CROSSING OF TRENCHES: EXCAVATION & TRENCHING SAFETY FROM OSHA Per OSHA, Surface crossing of trenches should be discouraged; however, if trenches must be crossed, such crossings are permitted only under the following conditions: Vehicle crossings must be designed by and installed under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Walkways or bridges must be provided for foot traffic. These structures shall: have a safety […] Filed Under: Excavation & Trenching Safety OCTOBER 7, 2021 BY RON MEYER & ASSOCIATES EXCAVATING SOIL STRESSES AND DEFORMATIONS IN OPEN CUT EXCAVATION & TRENCHES A number of stresses and deformations can occur in an open cut or trench. For example, increases or decreases in moisture content can adversely affect the stability of a trench or excavation. Below are some of the more frequently identified causes of trench failure (per OSHA’s soil mechanics). Tension Cracks Tension cracks usually form at […] Filed Under: Excavation & Trenching Safety SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 BY RON MEYER WHAT IS A VISUAL TEST IN EXCAVATION? Per OSHA, A visual test is a qualitative evaluation of conditions around the site. In a visual test, the entire excavation site is observed, including the soil adjacent to the site and the soil being excavated. If the soil remains in clumps, it is cohesive; if it appears to be coarse-grained sand or gravel, it […] Filed Under: Excavation & Trenching Safety AUGUST 5, 2021 BY RON MEYER OSHA’S MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SLOPE BY SOIL TYPE (STABLE ROCK, TYPE A, B, C) What is Maximum Allowable Slope? Per OSHA, Maximum allowable slope means the steepest incline of an excavation face that is acceptable for the most favorable site conditions as protection against cave-ins, and is expressed as the ratio of horizontal distance to vertical rise (H:V). [Source] Of note: Maximum Allowable Slope is a term that has […] Filed Under: Excavation & Trenching Safety JULY 8, 2021 BY RON MEYER TRENCH SAFETY MEASURES: 5 FEET & 20 FEET DEEP TRENCHES Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers’ lives. When done safely, trenching operations can reduce worker exposure to other potential hazards include falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and incidents involving mobile equipment. Trenches 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep or greater Trenches 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep or greater require a protective system […] Filed Under: Excavation & Trenching Safety JUNE 10, 2021 BY RON MEYER & ASSOCIATES EXCAVATING JUNE IS TRENCH SAFETY MONTH (NUCA & OSHA) The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has declared June 2021 as “Trench Safety Month”. This is the second year of Trench Safety Month which NUCA devoted to getting the message out about the importance of employee safety when working underground or in and around trenches. The designation of Trench Safety Month further highlights NUCA’s “Trench […] Filed Under: Excavation & Trenching Safety 123…14NEXT PAGE » Get our top tips for cave-in protection and trenching safety. OUR SERVICES Final Site Work & Restoration Site Work Stormwater: Soil Erosion, Piping, Detention Systems Underground Piping: Water, Sanitary Sewer, Conduits Site & Land Clearing Earthwork & Fine Land Grading RECENT PROJECTS Trailside Adams Plastics Borculo Gas Station 24th Street Water Main and Road Construction Panera Bread Restaurants Dollar General / Holland, MI Compassionate Heart Ministry Rolling Hills No 6 Subdivision CONTACT US Ron Meyer & Associates Excavating 1357 76th Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan 49464 Phone: (616) 741-2112 CAREERS View careers SERVICE AREA With offices located in Zeeland, we serve all of West Michigan and welcome project bids within a 100 mile radius. Areas served include: Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Lansing, Battle Creek, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas. Ron Meyer Excavating | 1357 76th Avenue | Zeeland, MI 49464 | 616-741-2112 WEB DESIGN BY OPTIMWISE Let's talk about your projectContact us +