What is the easiest way to dig a trench?

In some situations, digging a trench can be made easier by finding a spot where the soil has already been loosened. For instance, if you have access to a dog that enjoys digging, you can take advantage of their excavation efforts. My former neighbor had dogs that would dig under her privacy fence. Putting a few bricks in the places they had started to excavate was enough to dissuade them from digging further in those locations.

What is a trenching safety video?

The free animated trenching safety video outlines the requirements for working safely in trenches. Video Length: 9:02 Author: OSHA En Español This video will teach employees how to classify soil types, and the limits of each type of soil. Video Length: 11:11 Author: OSHA En Español

How do you drill a hole in a rock?

There are unusual techniques that sometimes work, such as drilling small, closely spaced holes into the rock using a hammer drill, then filling the holes with expansive cement (Google expansive rock breaking). This works fine with certain types of rock, and is relatively easy, assuming you rent an adequately sized hammer drill.

Can a star drill be used to drill a rock?

If you had a really large project, you would use explosives, but for your job that would not be cost effective. If the rock is soft, such as shale, soft limestone, or siltstone, you could do the work with a star drill by hand.

What tools do I need to cut a rock?

Rent yourself a Stihl Partner saw if you want to cut the outline and crosshatches about every 6". Or just rent a Bosch electric jack hammer with a straight breaker bit and a spade bit. It's 120 VAC and you will probably need a bottle of Jack after the job is over, but it will do the job. The best tool depends on how strong and hard the rock is.