A practice code for excavations

The collapse of trenches is a prime cause of high accident rates in construction. In the USA, a research study, duly considered by industry groups, has provided a basis for impending revisions to regulations. Meanwhile it has prompted recommendations for safer practice, as explained here. Although t...

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Published in:Bâtiment international, Building research & practice Building research & practice, 1982-01, Vol.10 (3), p.142-142
Main Authors: Yokel, Felix Y., Chung, Riley M., Stanevich, Ronald L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The collapse of trenches is a prime cause of high accident rates in construction. In the USA, a research study, duly considered by industry groups, has provided a basis for impending revisions to regulations. Meanwhile it has prompted recommendations for safer practice, as explained here. Although the data relates to American conditions, and to non-metric weights and dimensions, the concepts involved are of wider interest.
ISSN:0182-3329
DOI:10.1080/09613218208551074