Excavating ‒ making a channel or hole by digging ‒ is usually performed by the use of large machinery vehicles, such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, etc. With all this heavy machinery and the process of digging, what could go wrong? Actually, a lot!

At the start of your latest excavation project in Toronto, you should consider not only whether that business has a proven track record of doing a quality job on time, but if prioritizing safety is at its core.

Why Safety Matters

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) issued a fact sheet regarding trenching and excavation. In this report, the CCOHS stated that trench and excavation work is hazardous to workers above ground and those inside the ground. 

Excavations are performed to provide an area where your foundation can be built. The foundation is the most essential part of the project to ensure the structure’s success. Excavations take a while, during which workers face many risks. Some risks on the excavation site include the following:

• An employee, a passerby, or even a client could fall into the excavation hole. 
• A worker could be crushed by the excavation site collapsing. 
• A worker could be struck by a falling object or a cave-in could crush or trap workers.
• Potential flooding.
• Loss of oxygen or exposure to harmful gases. 

Why Demo For Your Reno Is The Safest Choice

Although many hazards arise while performing an excavation, a seasoned professional reno business will know exactly how to mitigate these risks discussed and the additional risks we did not mention. For example, whether by providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adequate railing, or barriers to stop anyone from accidentally falling in.

A quality excavation business should strive to consider not only the safety of the client but all the stakeholders affected, such as the employees, the pedestrians, the land and the surrounding areas of the site. 

At Demo For Your Reno, we tick all the risk prevention boxes during your reno. Not only do we provide you with affordable quality work, but we also keep safety as our top priority! 

Contact us for your next excavation in Toronto.