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1 Sales & Rentals Product Catalog Providing the highest quality materials and equipment, and the most knowledgeable, responsive employees since 192 Steel Plates Rumble Plates Arch Spreader Trench Shields Manhole Shields Bedding Boxes Vertical Shoring HiClearance Shores End Shores BuildABox Aluminum Shoring Slide Rail Sheet Piling Pipe Piling HBeam/Plate Minus One Shields Barriers dpnicoli.com Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco, North East Bay,

2 Welcome to DP Nicoli Superior Piling and Shoring Solutions. The DP Nicoli Sales & Rental Equipment Overview catalog is intended as a general listing of our available product line. For complete information regarding full availability, specifications and complete detailed information, please contact a shoring specialist nearest to your location at a phone number listed below. Steel Plates Steel Plates DP Nicoli stocks 1" steel plates in a wide variety of dimensions. All DP Nicoli plates have handling holes, lifting nuts and DP Nicoli serialized/numbers on both sides of each plate. Optional Accessories: DP Nicoli Quick Pik handling system. Nonskid available upon request. Available Sizes ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' 5' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x 15' ' x ' () OR & ' x ' x 1.5" 902 ' x 15' x 1.5" 7350 Rumble Plates Rumble Plates Arch Spreader Steel Rumble Plates are designed to remove debris and dirt from the underbody of the vehicle leaving a jobsite. By driving over the angle iron of the Rumble plate the tread of the tire expands releasing lodged dirt and mud. Available Sizes () ' x ' 3575 DP Nicoli Arch Spreaders are pinin place arches that are interchangeable with schedule 0 spreaders and fit standard sidewall collars. The arches provide 9 clearance on tall boxes, and 0 on boxes. Arch Spreader 3/ (Spreader ) 1 Sch. 0 Spreaders Adjusts to fit shields with center collar spacings of 19, &, or, or 2,000 Lb. Per Set 2 Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

3 DP Nicoli stocks a full line of shields including: Steel Trench Shields, MinusOne Trench Shields, Aluminum Trench Shields, Steel Manhole Shields, Round Manhole Shields & Hydraulic Panel Manhole Shields. See for full details. Shoring/Shields " Steel Shields Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications These shields use " schedule 0 pipe for spreaders with a rated maximum length of ' Wall Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C " Steel Shields Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications These shields use " schedule 0 pipe for spreaders with a rated maximum length of '. Trench Shields Wall Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C DP Nicoli stocks a wide variety of steel trench shields, including standard or heavy duty " & " double walls. All DP Nicoli steel trench shields come fully equipped with stacking pockets, lifting eyes, pulling lugs (on, & ), and spreader pins and have round collars that use industry standard " schedule 0 pipe for spreaders. Optional Accessories: Arch spreaders for increased clearance, drag cables, fourway lifting cables or chains, stacking pins, legs for additional clearance and various fixed spreader sizes. Equipment that saves lives! 3 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

4 Manhole Shields DP Nicoli offers the expertise needed to help determine the best shoring choices for your projects. Product flexibility, ontime delivery and the assistance needed to plan and carry through your plans. See for full details. Manhole Shields Width Sq. Size Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C 0 Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications These shields use 5" schedule 0 pipe for spreaders with a rated maximum length of '. Square Some will have cutouts for crossing utilities Round Some will have cutouts for crossing utilities OR OR OR Hydraulic Uses 52"" hydraulic spreaders Hydraulic manhole shield walls are made of shoring panels with hydraulic cylinders on two opposite sides that allow the shield to telescope out and apply pressure against the trench wall Tap Box Manhole shields provide protection for manhole installations. DP Nicoli offers square, round and octagon shields that are safe, convenient and easy to install. Some shields also have cutouts along the bottom edge to allow for use with crossing utilities. Legs can also be used for additional clearance. Optional Accessories: 2' Legs, lifting chains, different length spreaders. Wrap Around Corner End Plates Sided 3Sided Manhole Can (Round) Hydraulic Box Tap Box Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

5 At DP Nicoli your safety is our first concern. All of our equipment meets or exceeds today s safety requirements. We are always available to answer any questions you have concerning safe use of our equipment on your job site. Octagon Bedding Boxes Octagon Shields Width Sq. Size Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C 0 Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications Octagon shields with length/width supplied as two halves and pin together. Octagon tall boxes available with cutouts, tall boxes have no cutouts Octagon boxes offer foursided protection with a tremendous strength to weight ratio. Octagon boxes are rated for deep excavations but are lightweight enough to be handled with lightduty equipment Uses: Manhole installation, small bore pit shoring, and similar tasks requiring sided protection in a relatively small area. Optional Accessories: 2' Legs, lifting chain, lifting cable. Octagon Bedding Boxes (Stone Mizer) Bedding Box Sizes (Cubic Yards) Dimensions (inches) x Width x 3 x 0 x x 0 x x 0 x 1 x 70 x 2 Empty (Pounds) DP Nicoli Bedding Boxes (Stone Mizer) are available in four sizes. The clearance between the lift bar and bedding box is 2. Bedding boxes reduce the time production crews wait for pipe bedding transfers, as well as reducing the amount of cost for wasted or spilled bedding. Equipment that saves lives! 5 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

6 Hydraulic Shoring DP Nicoli keeps your shoring jobs simple. Hydraulic vertical shoring allows your work space to be safe and protected from hazards, and yet flexible enough to fit most work sites. See for full details. 2" H.D. Vertical Shoring Finform Available Sizes ' x 2' ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x ' ' x 1' Optional Accessories: Spreader bar, fin form, hydraulic pump, release tool, extensions to increase cylinder length up to 15'. Cylinder Sizes Min. to Max. 17" 27" " 3" 2" " 3" 55" 52" " 17" 27" " 3" 2" " 3" 55" 52" " of stroke " 1" 1" 21" 3" " 1" 1" 21" 3" DPNicoli Color Code Orange Red Green Blue Black Orange Red Green Blue Black Extensions Available #1 Ext. #2 Ext. #3 Ext Hydraulic aluminum shoring is quick, safe and simple to use one of the most popular resources for supporting the sidewalls of a trench. They can also be fully installed and removed from the top of the trench. Various cylinder sizes are available to accommodate trench widths from 17" to ". A hydraulic pump and release tool are available from DP Nicoli and are required for use. OR & OR & OR & OR & OR & WA WA WA WA WA Hydraulic Vertical Shoring Depth ot Trench (feet) Max. Horizontal Max. Vertical Shoring Spacing Cylinder Spacing Max. Width of Trench Sheeting Requirements Table is for estimating purposes only. Approved engineering will be provided at time of shipment. Type "A" Soil Type "B" Soil Up to 15' 15' to ' Up to 15' 15' to ' ' ' ' 7' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' (3) (3) (3) (3) Type "C0" Soil () Up to 15' 15' to ' 5' ' ' ' ' ' (3) (3) Hydraulic Vertical Shoring Rail Sizes Available Rail Sizes 11/2' 2' 31/2' 5' 7' ' ' 1' /2 2 Finform Fluid Release Bar Pump Spreader Bar Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

7 DP Nicoli offers the expertise needed to help determine the best shoring choices for your projects. Product flexibility, ontime delivery and the assistance needed to plan and carry through your plans. See for more details. HiClearance Shores HiClearance Shores HiClearance Shores Width (lbs.) Rail ' Rail ' Rail Number of Cylinders Clearance Potential Feet HiClearance Shores come in vertical heavy duty whaler lengths of and, and can be loaded with cylinders ranging from 17 to 1. Depending on the soil classification the shore allows for vertical clearance of up to. High clearance shores have the option of being supplied with or without plywood. These shores utilize hydraulic cylinders and can be used at the bottom of an excavation with standard or heavyduty shores stacked on top. End Shores End Shore Panel (lbs.) Tall Tall 19 Tall Tall 31 Width Potential # of Panels without Panels (lbs.) Tall Tall Tall Now you can turn your trench into a 3 or sided pit by providing a lightweight, safe and effective way to shore the end of a trench without the worry of sloping or benching. End shores come in panel lengths of,, and. The panel can be loaded with quick braces ranging from to 133. Available with,, and aluminum lightweight shoring panels. Equipment that saves lives! 7 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

8 BuildABox DP Nicoli offers a complete inventory of buildabox systems. This flexible and versatile solution to your trench shielding protection may be just the answer. Lightweight, easy to transport and quick to set up. BuildABox Panel Sizes Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications Aluminum modular trench shield with Full Corner Posts Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C BuildABox Common Configurations Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications Adjustable Strut Dim. California (inches) BuildABox LShape Oregon (inches) Arch Spreaders Width 15 Washington (inches) Width Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C 0 BuildABox components offer true flexibility and versatility. This aluminum modular trench shield system is designed to be used in a wide variety of 2, 3, or sided configurations. The light weight shoring panels can be configured to meet application specific shoring scenarios. BuildABox shoring panels are foam filled with a tongue and groove design for easy assembly. Uses: BuildABox can be used for lineal trench lines, pit applications, Tconnections and 90 degree corner configurations. Optional Accessories: Adjustable legs, wheel kits, splice kits, 0 cutout panels and adjustable spreaders Completed Application Shown with Cutaway Installed in Roadway Setup Example Adjustable Spreaders Arch Spreader Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

9 DP Nicoli works hard to make available the tools you need for the successful completion of your projects. Uptodate equipment, the most complete selection and staff that understands your equipment needs and helps make your job easier. Aluminum Shoring XLAP Aluminum Shields Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications 3" Aluminum Double Wall Adjustable Width Adjustable Strut Dim. California (inches) Oregon (inches) Washington (inches) Feet Feet Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C XLAP Aluminum trench shields are designed specifically for municipalities, utilities and contractors who use rubber tire backhoe/loaders and small excavators for trenching. Optional Accessories: End panels for 3 and sided shields, adjustable spreaders and adjustable legs. XLAP Aluminum shields are compatible with BuildABox! Note: x 1 XLAP Aluminum Shield has steel wrap and receives Schedule 0 pipe XLAP Aluminum Shield XLAP with 5 Spreaders XLAP with BuildABox Panels XLAP with Wheel Kit AlumAShield Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications With 3"55" Hydraulic Quickbraces & WA & WA AlumAShield With 3"55" Hydraulic Quickbraces & WA & WA & WA Aluminum trench shields offer a lighter and more adaptable alternative for medium and lightduty applications. They can be handled with smaller equipment. Optional Accessories: Stacking pins, legs for additional clearance, end kits for 3 and sided enclosure, lifting chain, hydraulic or static adjustable spreaders, high arch spreaders, and cutout doors. Adjustable Quick Braces Spreader Sizes (inches) Equipment that saves lives! 9 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

10 HiClearence Hydra Shield DP Nicoli offers the expertise needed to help determine the best shoring choices for your projects. Product flexibility, ontime delivery and the assistance needed to plan and carry through your plans. See for full details. HiClearence Hydra Shield Specifications 0 0 Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C 0 C Shield Capacity PSF 0 0 HiClearance Hydra Shieds High Clearance Aluminum Shields offer a light weight solution ideal for large diameter pipe and bell holes. Hydraulic or static quick braces can be adjusted to provide up to 5 3 of pipe clearance and when conditions allow can provide 7 3 of pipe clearance by using legs or riding the shield 2 from bottom of the trench. Optional aluminum sheeting at open ends can also be used creating a three or four sided protective system. Optimal depths for use in high clearance mode range. Available in x, x and x. Allowable trench width: feet Verticle pipe clearence: 3 inches Maximum spreader spacing: 5 inches Top spreader location from top: 15 inches HiClearence Hydra Shield Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

11 DP Nicoli stocks a full line of shields including: Steel Trench Shields, MinusOne Trench Shields, Aluminum Trench Shields, Steel Manhole Shields, Round Manhole Shields & Hydraulic Panel Manhole Shields. See for full details. Minus One Shields Minus One Shields Trench Shield & Shoring Specifications Pipe Clearance Shield Capacity PSF 7 79 Max. depth in feet / soil type A B C The MinusOne Trench Shield allows narrower trenches to be dug without reducing the working area of the pipelayer. Narrower trenches save substantial dollars by reducing backfill quantities, excavation, haul away, dump fees and A/C restoration. Designed (to comply with OSHA standard) with a wall thickness of 1/2 inch, the standard trench box has a inch or inch wall. If you are currently using a trench box with inch walls, your trench is 7 inches wider than needed with the MinusOne Trench Shield. Minus One Shields At DP Nicoli your safety is our first concern Please turn to page 17 to learn more about our Competent Persons Training and contact a DP Nicoli shoring specialist for more information about our training classes. see pages 1, 17 &1 for more info We also offer handy information on How to Size a Trench Shield and a PreExcavation Checklist on pages 1 an 19. Make as many copies as you need or print from our downloadable catalog at dpnicoli.com. Equipment that saves lives! 11 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

12 Slide Rail These universal post and panel trench shield systems provide shoring solutions for a multitude of situations. Our complete line of slide rail systems and components will help make your job easier, and safer to complete. Slide Rail Panels Slide Rail Shoring Specifications Slide Rail Systems have been designed and engineered to fill a gap in the shoring industry where current equipment may not be the safest or most efficient means of providing protection and shoring for an excavation. Slide Rail systems can be assembled into several different configurations using the same basic components. DP Nicoli offers a staff of experienced, onsite advisors to help with the installation process. HD HD HD Shield Capacity PSF Maximum Depth () B C0/Cohesive C0/NonCohesive OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA OR,, WA Linear and Corner Posts Available s: 1' 32' Slide Rail Linear Applications Linear Multiple Bay Standard schedule 0 spreader pipe is used in lineal applications. Spreaders adjust vertically. Use of the Efficiency waler system in conjunction with linear runs allows a contractor greater flexibility in the working area. An alternative to beam and plate or trench shields. Through the use of different lengths of spreader pipe, linear slide rail systems can accommodate laying pipe of all sizes. As seen above, large diameter and long length pipe can be installed efficiently. Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

13 DP Nicoli offers shoring solutions for a multitude of situations. Our complete line of slide rail systems will help make your job easier and safer. See for full details. Slide Rail Slide Rail Shore Track Slide Rail Shore Track Slide Rail Shore Track. The industry s only prefabricated, preengineered crosstrench utility shielding system, DP Nicoli Slide Rail and ShoreTrack combination system allows for shielding around existing utilities while providing excellent protection for pipe installation crews. Available in, 1 and lengths to accomodate existing utilities of all shapes and sizes. Slide Rail ClearSpan System Slide Rail ClearSpan System Slide Rail ClearSpan System ClearSpan provides a large unobstructed working area. ClearSpan applications include tank sets and removals, pump stations, building foundations and bridgework. Using Efficiency waler system, ClearSpan pits can be easily installed by contractors. An alternative to sheet pile, beam and plate, and other materials. Turn page for more Slide Rail options Equipment that saves lives! 13 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

14 Slide Rail DP Nicoli slide rail specialists provide full diagramed plans for your slide rail projects. Always turn to DP Nicoli for the top notch service and equipment you need for your next project! Slide Rail 3 Sided Pit Slide Rail 3 Sided Pit Slide Rail 3 Sided Pit The need to have an open pit doesn t mean large equipment. Slide rail systems are composed of individual pieces that can be assembled together to form a 3 sided pit. Provides increased wall to wall working space with minimal vibration to adjacent structures. Ideal for manholes, wet wells, pump stations, jacking pits and small structures. Custom Diagrams of Your Project! Only from DP Nicoli will you have your Slide Rail project plans diagramed for your job site. Included as a part of our rental service, our slide rail specialist will have a full customdrawn diagram plan of your project completed. Our specialist will then review these plans with you and your crew. Our diagrams have become an indispensible part of our commitment to providing you with the best service possible. Slide Rail Training Slide Rail Training DP Nicoli offers comprehensive instruction on Slide Rail specifics and application. Learn how and when to utilize Linear, ClearSpan or Bore Pit components on your projects. Contact DP Nicoli slide rail specialist for more information. 1 Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

15 DP Nicoli provides the necessary solutions for piling and plating appilcations. Large or small projects alike will be safer from the beginning to the completion of your project. See for full details Sheet Piling Sheet Pile Brand Product Number Feet Single Pile lbs/lineal feet of Wall lbs/lineal feet Section Modules of Wall per Lineal inches 3 Common rental sizes Hoesch Hoesch Larssen H1705K H55K L OR & OR & OR & Additional sections are also available for purchase. DP Nicoli offers a wide variety of steel piling for rent or purchase, along with a full range of piling accessories. All DP Nicoli piling is thoroughly inspected prior to delivery to ensure that it arrives straight, clean and ready for immediate use. Common dimensions are stocked in sufficient quantity to meet most needs. Mill direct shipments may be required for large projects or unusual requirements. Z Sheet ZSheet With its high bending strength and Hoesch interlocks, Z sheet piling is ideal for dewatering and many other heavyduty applications. DP Nicoli offers hotrolled, interlocking steel Z sheet piling in varying grades and thickness. The piles are supplied in pairs, with a width of 3.77 per pair. Arch Web Sheet Arch Web Sheet Arch web sheet pile lacks the bending strength of Zsheet pile, but the lighter weight and shallower profile offer important advantages. Arch web sheets offer a neutral axis through the interlock. With a depth of only inches, they can save time and money by enabling tighter excavations. Flat Sheet Flat Sheet Flat sheets are lighter, shallower, and can be driven in circular patterns. DP Nicoli offers hotrolled, interlocking flat sheets in varying grades and thickness. Equipment that saves lives! 15 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

16 Pipe Pile HBeam/Plate At DP Nicoli your safety is our first concern. All of our equipment meets or exceeds today s safety requirements. We are always available to answer any questions you have concerning safe use of our equipment on your job site. Pipe Pile Range of sizes Outside Diameter " 15" Wall Thickness 0." 3" OR & Pipe Piling Pipe Pile has a large surface area and concentric section modulus of steel pipe that makes it a popular choice for many foundation applications. The pipe can be driven with the end open or closed, and can be left hollow or filled with concrete. Depending on job requirements, steel pipe can be rolled to length in several different sizes and drops can be cut off and welded together to eliminate waste. Optional Accessories: Inside or outside fit cutting shoes, conical points, pipe splicers, coating & end plates. Size HBeam/Plate Common rental sizes HBeam/Plate HP x 2 HP x 53 HP x 7 HP 1 x 73 HP 1 x 9 HP 1 x 117 per 0 & 0 0 & 0 0 & 0 0 & 0 0 & 0 0 & 0 per OR & OR & OR & OR & OR & OR & HPile Hpile and wide flange offer convenient, flexible, lowcost piling alternatives. They are used primarily for foundation piling, but are well suited for many other applications. The large surface area is particularly advantageous for friction piling. DP Nicoli stocks a wide variety of domestically produced, bare, hotrolled steel Hpile and wide flange. Any length, section or quantity can be provided, from a single piece to multiple carloads. Special orders can be accommodated quickly and delivered straight from the mill to the job site. Optional Accessories: Tips with teeth, splicers, coating, end plates. DP Nicoli s Used Materials Program Buying and Selling used materials Our experienced Sales Representatives can help you efficiently liquidate your used inventory. With our resources in the industry, we re able to find buyers quickly, and turn your unneeded materials into cash! We can also assist with fulfilling your materials purchasing requirements. Simply supply our materials specialist with your list of typically needed materials, and we ll keep you posted on inventory levels of new or used stock to quickly meet your needs as affordably as possible. Either way, DP Nicoli s staff of Sales Representatives will keep you informed so you re always ready to make the best material choices. For more details, call and ask how you can get on our preferred inventory management list today! 1 Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

17 DP Nicoli offers the expertise needed to help determine the best shoring choices for your projects. Product flexibility, ontime delivery and the assistance needed to plan and carry through your plans. See for full details. Barriers, Bridges & Training Plastic Water Filled Barriers DP Nicoli offers Safety Orange as our standard color with other colors available by special order. Barriers Model Number L CR Width Weigh Empty Pounds Rate M.P.H. 35 or less 35 or less 5 2 Barriers that are: faster, easier, cost efficient, and ready on a moments notice! Rapid Deployment The DP Nicoli Plastic Water Filled Barriers offer 2 Man placement and easy Locking System. These light weight (when empty) barriers are easy to transport, setup, water fill and offer the barrier protection you need without the hassels of cement barriers. All 3 models offer an easy fill hole with secure cap, as well as a removable drain plug located on the lower side of each barrier. Lineal setup is quick and easy with a secure tongue & groove connection of each barrier. All models made with highdensity polyethylene for longuse life and ease of portability. The 350 model offers reinforced connector bars for added strength and protection. Bridges Pedestrian Aluminum Temporary Bridges. Provide a safe, OSHAcertified pedestrian crossing over open excavations. This bridge allows full access for disabled individuals, and meets the criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Four pick points make it easy to lift and position. It has an inside width of " by 9 and lengths, and weighs about 0lb per linear foot. Pedestrian Bridge available in Oregon and California Aluminum Bridge available in California Competent Persons Training Training Competent Persons Training. In our pursuit of excavation safety DP Nicoli offers contractors Competent Person Training. Your supervisors, foreman and laborers can get the training they need to help ensure a safe job site. DP Nicoli offers a 3 hour refresher course as well as an hour class for the first time attendant. These classes cover trench excavations, soil analysis, proper shoring installation, and confined spaces. This class is presented using slides and attendees are encouraged to participate in our open discussions on experiences they have encountered. Contact DP Nicoli shoring specialist for more information Equipment that saves lives! 17 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

18 How to Size a Trench Shield Soil classifications, calculating depth ratings, and sizing a shield The following information is useful for determining the proper trench shielding for your projects. WORKSHEET How to Size a Trench Shield Depth of Cut*: Soil Conditions* Type A (#): Type B (5#): Type C (0#): Hydrostatic: *See depth certification chart. Outside Pipe Diameter: [Shield must be a minimum of wider than the pipe] Pipe : [Shield must be 2 to longer than the pipe] Bucket Width: [Inside shield: less than shield] Machine Lift Capacity: [1.5 times shield weight at radius] The following will explain how to determine the specifications to use on worksheet: How to determine the depth of cut: Slope must start 1 or 1.5 feet below the top of the shield. How to determine the width of a trench shield: Trench Shield width determined by O.D. of the pipe or the O.D. of the excavator bucket. Allow of clearance on each side of the pipe bell. Shield should be a minimum of wider than the excavator bucket O.D. How to determine the length of a trench shield: Inside length clearance of pipe is approx. 2 less than the overall length of the shield. Shield must be 2 to longer than the pipe. How to determine the machine lift capacity: 1.5 times the shield weight at radius at grade. Calculating Depth Ratings: PSF ratings and depths are based on short exposure with excavation open a period of time equal to 2 hours or less. Lateral pressure per foot of depth: Type A Soil = lbs. Type B Soil = 5 lbs. Type C Soil = 0 lbs. Depth rating using shield capacity (lbs.): 00 / = ft. 00 / 5 = 27 ft. 00 / 0 = ft. Soil Definitions: Apparent cohesion Plastic Cemented soil Saturated soil Layered soil Submerged soil No Soil is Type A if: It is fissured. It is subject to vibration. It has been previously disturbed. It is part of a sloped, layered system which dips into the excavation on a slope of horizontal to 1 vertical [H:1V] or greater. It is subject to other factors requiring classification as less stable. Type B Soil: Cohesive soil with unconfined compression strength greater than 0.5 tsf but less than 1.5 tsf. Granular cohesionless soils, e.g., gravel, silt, silt loam, sandy loam. Type A fissured or subject to vibration. Unstable dry rock. It is part of a sloped, layered system which dips into the excavation on a slope less steep than [H;1V], but only if the material would otherwise be classified as Type B. Type C Soil: Cohesive soils with unconfined compression strength of 0.5 tsf or less. Granular soils including gravel, sand, and loamy sand. Submerged soil or soil from which water is freely seeping. Submerged rock that is not stable. Sloped, layered system which slopes into an excavation at an angle of H:1V or steeper. OSHA Requirements OSHA 29 CFR Part Subpart PExcavations OSHA s excavation standard contains many different requirements as well as several appendices that can be confusing at first glance. The following information summarizes the main requirements in order to help contractors prepare the job site for OSHA inspections. Prior to digging, the contractor shall locate and identify all underground utilities such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, etc. that may be encountered during the excavation. The contractor must designate a competent person or qualified person to assess the excavation and determine that it is safe for project personnel to enter and work. All surface encumbrances such as signs, trees, fences, poles, sidewalks, etc. that create a hazard to employees must be removed or supported during the excavation. All excavating must maintain a minimum of ft. from overhead power lines rated 50 kv or less, with 0. inches of clearance added for every kv over 50. Support systems shall be provided to ensure the stability of adjacent structures endangered by excavation operations. If excavation is over 5 ft. deep, a protective system such as a trench shield shall be used to prevent a cavein. The contractor must provide a safe means of entering or exiting any excavation over ft. deep. A means of egress from a trench such as a ladder, ramp, or stairway shall be located within ft. of workers. Shielding systems shall be installed and removed in a manner that protects employees from caveins, structural collapses, or from being struck by members of the support system. Shielding systems shall be installed in a manner to restrict lateral or other hazardous movement of the shield in the event of a sudden collapse. 1 Equipment that saves lives! Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

19 Project Name: Project Number: : Project Competent Person: PreExcavation Checklist Employee Training and PreExcavation Briefing: Does this job require special training? Yes No Safe excavation and rescue training conducted on: (Date) Mandatory preexcavation briefing conducted on: (Date) Soil Classification: Will the competent person classify the soil based on it s properties and site conditions? Yes No If yes, continue. If no, then soil is assumed to be Type C. Based on a visual observation, which best describes the soil in this excavation? Type A Type B Type C Based on a visual observation, which best describes the moisture condition in this soil? Dry Soil Moist Soil Wet Soil Saturated Soil Based on at least one manual test, what classification is the soil in this excavation? Stable Rock Type A Type B Type C What manual test was used to determine the soil type? Plasticity Dry Strength Thumb Penetration Other (list) Underground Installations: [Existing Utilities/Obstructions]: Have the estimated locations of all underground installations been determined prior to excavation? Has Utility companies been contacted and advised of proposed work? If underground installations are exposed, will they be protected, supported, or removed while excavation is open? Access and Egress: Are stairways, ramps, or ladders positioned every feet? Exposure to Vehicular Traffic: Are personnel who are exposed to either public or project traffic wearing reflective or highvisibility vest? Exposure to Falling Loads: Are employees prohibited from standing underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment? Protection of Employees from Loose Rock, Soil, or Equipment: Are employees protected from falling rock, soil, or equipment by placing these materials a minimum of 2 feet from the edge of the excavation or behind a retaining device? Fall Protection: Are standard guardrails provided on walkways and bridges that cross over feet and wider excavations? Are all excavations that are accessible to the public adequately barricaded or covered when unattended? Inspections: Are daily inspections of excavations being performed by the competent person? Are inspections being performed by a competent person after every rainstorm or other hazardincreasing occurrence? Are employees removed from the excavation if the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cavein, protective system failure, hazardous atmosphere, or other hazardous conditions? Shielding or Shoring: Have all shielding, shoring, or other protective systems been designed by a registered professional engineer and accompanied by tabulated data from the manufacturer? Are shielding, shoring, and other protective systems checked each day to detect movement and possible failure? OSHA Requirements, continued The bottom of the shielding system can not be positioned greater than 2 ft. above the bottom of the excavation. Shielding systems and their components shall not be subjected to loads which they are not designed to withstand. Shielding systems and their components shall be securely connected to prevent predictable failures. The removed soil shall not be stockpiled closer than 2 ft. from the excavation s edge. Backfilling shall progress together with the removal of the support systems from excavations. Any excavation left unattended must be barricaded, fenced or otherwise protected against accidental entry by pedestrians. Employees exposed to vehicular traffic must wear a highvisibility vest, and the excavation must be protected from traffic. If employees must cross over an open excavation a safe means must be provided so that the employees do not have to jump across the trench. No workers shall enter or work in excavations where standing water is visible unless adequate protection is used. No employee shall be permitted underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment. If the competent person finds evidence of a hazardous situation that may result in a cavein, protective system failure, a hazardous atmosphere, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure safety. Equipment that saves lives! 19 Oregon/SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma, WA San Jose/San Francisco,

20 Please join DP Nicoli as we celebrate over 3 decades of providing shoring and safety equipment solutions. For years our success has been a reflection of the dedication of our staff and support of you, our customer and partner. Thank you! Slide Rail Trench Boxes Sheet Pile Steel Plates Steel Piling BuildABox Hydraulic Shoring Manhole Shields Training Call today to speak with a shoring specialist, or visit us at Oregon and SW Washington Seattle/Tacoma South San Francisco North Bay Area 1900 SW Cipole Rd. Tualatin, OR th Ave. South Seattle, WA Harbor Way South San Francisco, Willow Pass Rd. Bay Point, dpnicoli.com 03/1 1.7