Total Trenchless Ltd.

Another guided auger boring install. This one is into an existing manhole for a new development. Confined space is commonplace in the industry. Entering a manhole to disassemble pilot tubes isn’t easy and requires the efforts of a highly trained, ambitious workforce.

All precautions are taken to protect the workers. Workers receive job specific confined space training and the skills required are practiced. Confined space specific hazard assessments outline the controls required to protect the workers from identified hazards. An air exchanger may be needed to de-risk the confined space. Air quality must be checked prior to entry and monitored during the occupation of the manhole. The entrant must wear a body harness which is connected to a mechanical rescue winch to quickly evacuate the entrant in the event of changing conditions or personal injury. These environments may also require the use of a supplied air breathing apparatus (SABA) if the air quality cannot be controlled.

Protecting our greatest assets (👷🏽the people👷🏼‍♂️) is the most important task associated with accomplishing our work. If we do things right, it is less likely that anything will go wrong.

Kudos to the dedicated personnel who are willing and able to do the tough work required to complete these projects!!

A couple crews are installing casing under Deerfoot Trail here at home in Calgary. Sizes ranging from 24” to 72”. The North/South transportation artery runs somewhat parallel to the Bow River in the South of Calgary and the ground conditions around the river are tough! These crossings are being installed by way of guided pipe ramming. This is where all the toughest tools come out! 👷🏼‍♂️

We support and recognize the need for reconciliation, today and everyday!

We must all continue to work for a brighter future for Indigenous peoples in Canada, work towards creating new solutions that better the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

While many of the 94 calls to action have been initiated and are underway, there is still so much room for improvements. We’ve made progress but the work is far from complete.

The wounds opened long ago may take many generations to heal.

Orange Shirt Day began in British Columbia in 2013 when a residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad, shared her story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day at a residential school. Since then, Orange Shirt Day has been an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, governments, schools and communities to share a common interest in reflecting on the truths and effects of past events and injustices.

Our group recognizes the ever growing need for reconciliation, and building and strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.