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    OSHA criteria for operating next to excavation, holes, ditches, trenches and slopes.

    Basically the soil type determines how close you can outrig, and also the size of your mat. Here's a good document that talks about mat size, made my brain hurt though. http://www.2dm.us/Effective%20Bearing%20Length%20of%20Crane%20Mats%202010.pdf
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    OSHA criteria for operating next to excavation, holes, ditches, trenches and slopes.

    Hey digger242j that is what I have going by these days. I must admit feeling dumb not being able to find an OSHA document that covers this. I want to cover all the bases these days. I am getting older and do not want to make the five-o-clock news much less get caught being too close to the edge...
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    OSHA criteria for operating next to excavation, holes, ditches, trenches and slopes.

    Does anyone know the OSHA criteria for operating cranes next to excavation, holes, ditches, trenches and slopes, specifically where can I find the document to download and print? Thanks in advance.
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    Background

    Went to work right out of high school for a company that moved oilfield equipment, mainly drilling rigs. You can get into the crane industry really quick by going to work for a crane rental company. You will need a CDL and truck driving experience to get hired on. You will be on call 24-7.
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    Best Footwear

    Redwing Pecos, made in the USA. If the're not made here I ain't wearing them.
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    Improvements in Safety Glasses...

    I have to wear prescription lenses now with bifocals. They are expensive. You have to buy two pairs, one tinted. The tinted ones do not allow you to see the computer screens in the cranes. You would think this day and time it would better but noooo. The sides shields suck also. Can you see I...
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    Boot socks, do you wear them?

    Been wearing Redwing socks for years now. They are worth it, especially when breaking in the new boots.
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