Hydroexcavation In Oilfields Requires More Precautions

Added safety needed for hydroexcavating in oilfields because of volatile fluids being used.
Hydroexcavation In Oilfields Requires More Precautions
While oilfields present unique safety hazards for hydroexcavators, there are hazards anytime you use high-pressure water and vacuums. This man suffered severe bruising when his leg was caught in a vacuum hose after slipping into a trench while working alone.

As much as it increases the margin of safety, hydroexcavation can be dangerous work due to the use of high-pressure water and air, and the fundamental dangers of excavation work. For those hydroexcavation contractors who also do work in the oil and gas industry, the presence of...

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