Excavation is one of the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. There’s the risk of falls of people or vehicles, collapse on the excavation site, nearby structures collapsing, materials falling onto people, and electrocution or explosion. To avoid all of these, it’s important to inspect the site before excavation and implement safety measures such as marking the site, putting on warning signs and barriers, and keeping vehicles and heavy materials at a safe distance from the excavation site.
If you must dig through concrete, consider getting it scanned first using GPR. GPR, or ground-penetrating radar, is a technology that investigates and identifies utilities buried underneath your concrete. GPR gives you the precise location and depths of post tension cables, rebars, electrical conduits, and any other sensitive element, which helps prevent accidental damage to structure or injury to workers. Check out Scan2Core, Inc. for exceptional GPR services in Seattle, WA.
