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Hydro Trenching
Hydro trenching, also known as hydro excavation, uses high-pressure water and a vacuum system to safely expose underground utilities with minimal soil disturbance. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, reviews important safety practices including utility locating, JHAs, competent person responsibilities, PPE, cave-in protection, safe work zones, and high-pressure water hazards.
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Hydro Trenching, Construction, Fast
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews hydro trenching (hydro excavation) safety, including utility locating, job hazard analyses, competent person inspections, PPE, cave-in protection, vacuum system safety, and safe operation of high-pressure water equipment.
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V6-0501
