When a project calls for compacting material in a trench, it's important to make sure you use the appropriate compactor for the conditions. "Like any compaction job, the challenge starts with matching ...

Do your counter employees know the difference between cohesive and granular soils? Do they understand what impact force is? Or vibratory force? If the answer is no, they need to read this article.

Harry Butler, P.E., shows Pete Richter of A.W. Oakes how to test soil type during a recent competent-person for trenching and excavation class. Understanding soil characteristics is one key to safe ...

Radio- or infrared-based remote-control trench rollers allow operators to avoid entering unstable material or the confines of a trench. If, however, a worker must enter an excavation with a rammer, ...