Tag: Robert F. Tilley, Jr.
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Most business owners in the construction industry have heard of a VPP site, or Voluntary Protection Program. It is a program offered by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) whereby they establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system. Approval into VPP is OSHA's official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.
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Where do I get assistance for writing an effective safety program?
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First of all, I would like to say how important it is to have an effective, written safety program specific to your company. All too often, businesses go on the Internet and purchase a safety plan that claims to be "plug-and-play" where someone plugs in some names, clicks a few buttons and "poof," an effective safety plan appears on-screen ready to print out. If you have ever heard the saying it's too good to be true, then that's probably the case.
Q:
We have stackable trench boxes rated for 25 feet total. Do I need to use a Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) to design our protective system for our 22-foot deep trench? Could you also give me a brief overview of trenching and excavation safety facts?
