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Is a trench a permit-required confined space?

FDR Safety

A question sometimes comes up as to whether a trench or other excavation is a permit-required confined space under OSHA standards. The answer in broad terms is no, even though conditions in a trench can sometimes resemble those in a permit-required confined space, as Curtis Chambers points out in an excellent article.

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7 Benefits Of Wastewater Treatment

Construction Marketing

Oil and gas wastewaters are usually permitted to spread on roads for dust suppression or deicing purposes. When residual wastes are sent to a sewer system, you’ll likely incur significant discharge fees. Conventional wastewater treatment removes some of the contaminants. However, it can’t lower or remove the salt concentration.

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Practical Confined Space Training

Safety Services Company

Everyone working at a jobsite with a confined space needs to be able to recognize and have a fundamental understanding of confined spaces and permit required confined spaces (PRCS). This is necessary to know how the signs and posted permits may be relevant to help you or another person avoid danger. Permit Required Confined Spaces.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Business Facilities

Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers. Build-Ready assures that utilities, zoning, permits and even a building pad are all taken care of before a company has made the decision to locate.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Bisected by I-390 and only 10 miles south of the New York State Thruway (I-90), this community of 65,000 residents displays continuous growth in population and employment, especially in the food processing sector. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.

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The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Bisected by I-390 and only 10 miles south of the New York State Thruway (I-90), this community of 65,000 residents displays continuous growth in population and employment, especially in the food processing sector. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

Rochester Public Works has multiple new road, water and sewer improvement projects that will support existing and continued growth in commercial and industrial development. The first incentive is based on the length of the term of the lease (50 years), while the second is based on employment and wages the company delivers.