How we Maintain Safety with our Demolition and Excavation Services in Toronto
Workplace injury is a major concern in the demolition and excavation industry. Major collapses and accidents can lead to serious injury and even death. There are many different causes that might not seem significant but can culminate in an unforeseen accident. Safety regulations and procedures have done a lot to advance site safety in recent years. The most crucial element of these procedures is that they must always be followed. The improper implementation and carrying out of proper safety procedures is one of the many major causes of workplace injuries and death.
The most potentially hazardous area of an excavation or demolition site is in a trench. Trenches are dug for many jobs and projects. They are very common in the repair of water pipes and other utilities that are buried beneath roadways. The limited access inherent with any trench is part of what makes them so hazardous. The procedures have to be followed carefully in order to maintain safety when dealing with workers in trenches. A worker can become buried or crushed under debris in less than a second. When this happens its often the case that there isn’t time for a rescue.
Construction companies need to be held to a high standard to reduce these deadly demolition and excavation accidents. Poor communication with these independent companies is another contributing factor to the problem of workplace injuries. It’s important to ensure that all companies that are licensed to operate are fully aware of all the necessary regulations and standards. There is no excuse for a company to be unaware of some of the most fundamental aspects of work site safety. Worse still, some companies are aware of regulations and simply do not implement them.
Most of these regulations regarding trench safety are determined by the depth of the trench in question. Minor projects with smaller risk require fewer preventative measures as they are less likely to produce the serious injuries or deaths of larger accidents. A trench with a depth of four or more feet needs to have a designated means of exiting in the case of an emergency, like a ladder or scaffold. A trench of five feet deep or more requires the installation of further protective systems and equipment. It is also required to keep materials at least two feet away from the trench edge.
Many companies say that safety is a top goal for them. In spite of this, there are still many accidents that happen. Fatal trench accidents still happen today. It is of the utmost importance to keep up vigilance when it comes to the rules for safety. There can be no excuse for these injuries and deaths in the world of today. It is up to every person involved at every level to make sure that the rules are followed to the best of their ability. Keeping up education requirements for these rules is one way that the city of Toronto does its part to ensure that these standards are upheld for all.
Sign on with Core Mini Bins as a demolition and excavation partner, and see first-hand how we prioritize safety on the job. Wherever we’re assigned in Toronto, we never compromise work quality. Contact a representative of Core Mini Bins today for more info on how we can help you!
