Soil Classification and Excavation Safety
The Classifications of Soil
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- Cemented Soil
- Cohesive Soil
- Dry Soil
- Granular Soil
- Moist Soil
- Saturated Soil
- Submerged Soil
- Wet Soil
- Fissured Soil
- Plastic
- Layered System
- Stable Rock
All Soil and Rock Deposits at Excavation Sites Should be Classified by a Competent Person
Classification Should be Based on Both Visual and Manual Analysis Note: Crack-like Openings in Fissured Soil Can be Indicative of Potentially Hazardous Situations Trenching is One of the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Work Trench Cave-Ins can Cause Serious Injury or Immediate Death However, These Injuries and Deaths Can Be Prevented
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