Letsdig18 2020 year in review, Chris has brought us projects on: landing clearing, tree felling and removal, pond and dam repair, new ponds, driveways, drainage repair, drainage install, tree burning, demolition of buildings, his farm improvements, parking and driveway install at commercial site, new equipment acquisitions, site foundation prep for building construction, fire control at landfill. Anything I missed? All in all, it’s been a busy year. And, loads of fun for us to watch all the different projects. Thanks, Chris. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a great 2021! P.S. Oops, almost forgot, Winston is now part of the gang!!!!
@@bicimotoworld4115 If you leave it full depth and a person is in there working and the sides collapses it will slowly compress their chest so they cant breath ( soil is very heavy) . Here is the OSHA rules Trenching and Excavation Safety Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. OSHA defines an excavation as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal. A trench is defined as a narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than 15 feet (4.5 meters). Dangers of Trenching and Excavation Cave-ins pose the greatest risk and are much more likely than other excavationrelated accidents to result in worker fatalities. Other potential hazards include falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and incidents involving mobile equipment. Trench collapses cause dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries each year. Protect Yourself Do not enter an unprotected trench! Trenches 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep or greater require a protective system unless the excavation is made entirely in stable rock. Trenches 20 feet (6.1 meters) deep or greater require that the protective system be de-signed by a registered professional engineer or be based on tabulated data prepared and/ or approved by a registered professional engineer. Protective Systems There are different types of protective systems. Sloping involves cutting back the trench wall at an angle inclined away from the excavation. Shoring requires installing aluminum hydraulic or other types of supports to prevent soil movement and caveins. Shielding protects workers by using trench boxes or other types of supports to prevent soil cave-ins. Designing a protective system can be complex because you must consider many factors: soil classification, depth of cut, water content of soil, changes due to weather or climate, surcharge loads (eg., spoil, other materials to be used in the trench) and other operations in the vicinity. Competent Person OSHA standards require that trenches be inspected daily and as conditions change by a competent person prior to worker entry to ensure elimination of excavation hazards. A competent person is an individual who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards or working conditions that are hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to employees and who is authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or control these hazards and conditions. Access and Egress OSHA requires safe access and egress to all excavations, including ladders, steps, ramps, or other safe means of exit for employees working in trench excavations 4 feet (1.22 meters) or deeper. These devices must be located within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of all workers. General Trenching and Excavation Rules Keep heavy equipment away from trench edges. Keep surcharge loads at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) from trench edges. Know where underground utilities are located. Test for low oxygen, hazardous fumes and toxic gases. Inspect trenches at the start of each shift. Inspect trenches following a rainstorm. Do not work under raised loads.
Always fun to watch when you and Justin work together. Was just thinking that it's funny now that I can tell which clay soils will make a great pond dam from watching your videos over the years. Noticed the clay when you were digging the burn pit the other day, and now here you are using it to fill the trench, lol.
I learned a lot tonight binge watching these videos. 1) no island-too much work to upkeep 2) having the right size tube for overflow is vital -what is benching? 3) Most problems are created because a lack of property managers 4) fires are so fun to watch if done right
Starting to shape up pretty nice now !! I'm like you Chris , I can't believe how well all those wet ass trees burnt up !! Man they was soaking wet and muddy as all hell !! lololol... But, it burned down really nice and fast...I get to laughing at you and Justin, you guys always have a good time while getting the job done !! Looking Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening Man, On too the Next....
I like this video more than usual because you interact with your help here, and you hire somebody with a sense of humor that compliments yours, very nice vid, well done.
Not a good day for digging, it's raining cats and dogs! 🌧️🐱🐶 But that can't keep you from work, eh Chris? Even if everything is muddy after the rain. 😉 Good night. 😴 #takecare 💙
Looking good , I passed by the animal hospital job this afternoon and there was a guy there with a hardhat and a safety vest on up there where the little pond is , He was making notes in his clipboard .
Great video Chris, it looks like u get along with ur new worker and friend. U make me want to build me a pond. If I had my own property. I can tell there lots of up keep.
it amazes me how when one digs a ditch or hole that when you fill it back with plants, piping, clay, or whatever, the dirt dug out is just able to cover the area.
Another great video Chris I think Justin liked your sheep foot packer that goes on your Mini, lol. That thing does a damn good job because if you didn’t have it you and him would’ve been down and out with that whacker packer juggling your brains out. Lmaoooo but you and John and Justin and yawls family y’all stay safe and keep the videos coming man
You ever tried fire man's boots for rubber boots? We use them. They clean up just as good but have a steel plate in the sole so you don't get stabbed and they hardly wear out and finding the right ones are really comfy to work in.
I wouldn't worry too much about a fire that large getting flooded out. I remember, we had a party where the firepit was flooded. We stacked logs in the middle of the hole, and lit a fire on top of them. By the time it was done burning, all of the water had evaporated and the fire had made it's way down into the logs that were used to create a dry surface.
TIM from Canada you should’ve brought your leaf blower out and run it for a few minutes.. they do make battery powered ones if it is easier for you to do just to get everything started again . In a little bit more gasoline.
Do you give the new hires a Bojangles biscuit on the way to the job site? Man I miss those things. No Bojangles in Elberta, Alabama. Your making these videos is like having an audience inside the machine with ya to talk. Never get lonely. Lol....
I miss ours down here too. They pulled out after Andrew and never came back. And no Hardee's either. Closest Bojangles is now in Saint Augustine. About 8 hours drive away.
I suppose that at some time in the future, the property owner _could_ put an extension on the upright of the "tee" if they wanted to increase the pond depth?
With that large overflow pipe. It will handle even your monster rain falls. With cement and clay there won't be any problems. When the tons of muddy goo are put over the side the transformation of the pond will done .
It's plugged on the bottom. The tee works well with flex pipe because you have a flat bottom to set in the dirt. PVC is rigid and you can just use an elbow
Could you do some time lapse footage? We don't need to see you travel back and forth for every bucket load of fill. Also, could you film from outside, directed at the excavator while you're working. We could get a another perspective of elevations, depressions, etc.
Justin is missing his most necessary tool! A new mobile leaning support with handle, metal part and brand new sticker. Make sure you get him one soon so he doesn't fall over! 😈. Kevin
How many of Y'all was yelling Heah, what about the fire when he went to get that list bucket of clay for the pipe and he had mentioned the fire ? I know I was wondering myself. Awesome job he did as he always does.
