The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines an excavation as any man-made cavity in the earth’s surface formed by the removal of earth. A
Natural gas accounts for nearly one-fourth of the energy consumed in the United States, and 33 states have produced it in commercial quantities. It has
If you have a sewer or pipe problem, but don’t know where to dig, it can be a frustrating situation. Now there’s a quick and
Technology has revolutionized underground utility mapping. Utility location specialists now use a combination of traditional survey methods, modern GPS technology and existing electronic data to
Underground utilities include a variety of specific lines, including electrical, gas, sewage, telecommunications and water. The task of locating these utilities in a noninvasive manner
In order to prevent and repair damage to underground infrastructure, it is helpful to understand the underlying causes of this damage. The bottom line (no
The History of Vacuum Excavation: From the Gold Rush to Underground Utility Location
Published on January 22, 2018
Vacuum excavation has been an integral component of underground construction and mining operations for such a long time now that many industry professionals rely upon
Understanding the Tolerance Zone and Employing Best Practices During Excavation
Published on September 22, 2017
Before beginning excavation for any construction, infrastructure or other building project, a number of factors must be taken into consideration in order to ensure an
As WC Fields once said, “It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.” The newly christened Nulca was originally established in 1994
Every day we expose ourselves to different environments and situations that come with many unique hazards. We use personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate these
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