Locate any underground utilities that are present inside the “tolerance zone” by hand digging or other non-destructive digging measures specifically approved by the competent person.

OSHA defines an excavation as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the Earth’s surface formed by earth removal. A trench is defined as a narrow excavation (in relation to its length) made …

Till his straining rump among the flowerbeds Bends low, comes up twenty years away Stooping in rhythm through potato drills Where he was digging. The coarse boot nestled on the lug, the shaft …

When digging/excavating or demolition is necessary within the approximate location of the underground utility, you should CAUTIOUSLY hand-dig or use non- intrusive means to avoid damaging an …

Plan ahead. If your equipment will be opera ng in the vicinity of power facili es, check to make sure there is no possibility of accidentally striking a power line or digging into a buried cable.

Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before you dig will help protect you from injury and prevent damages to utilities, service disruptions and potential fines and repair costs.

DIGGING AND DESIGN OF TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS ... The following is a step-by-step procedure on how to complete a specific task or meet a facility specific requirement. Standard …