Trenching and excavation are two of the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. Cave-ins are the biggest liability, and are the most likely excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities. Falling loads, dangerous atmospheres, accidents involving mobile equipment, and…
When hiring a company to install fiber optic cables, it’s critical that you do your research on their reputation. Installing these cables is no amateur job and it can result in damage to the main power line, fires, electrocution, and…
There’s a lot to take care of after a hurricane, and we’re no strangers to this in Louisiana. At Stan’s, we understand just how overwhelming the cleanup process can be and have created a checklist to help you breeze through…
While Hurricane Barry was not as powerful as anticipated, many areas in Southern Louisiana were deeply affected. Being that the coastline is a hurricane magnet, Louisiana marshlands typically require extensive cleanup during the aftermath. Hurricane debris cleanup in the marsh…
In order to preserve the environment, special precautions need to be taken when excavating in delicate ecosystems. When using special amphibious equipment like marsh excavators to perform such a task, you can rest assured that your ecosystem will be protected. …
With the Louisiana coast rapidly disappearing at a rate of 20 square miles per year, it begs the question: Is stopping the coast from eroding possible? With the funds Louisiana has gained following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, our state…
Pipeline reclamation is a very important task in the oil and gas industry that involves clearing away dangerous overgrowth from the pipeline. This can be done using chainsaws and excavators, and is essential to the safety of pipeline workers. When…
At Stan’s Airboat, the majority of our work occurs in marshland. We take special precautions in order to avoid damaging any historical artifacts or precious parts of the unique cajun and creole cultures found in Southern environments. Archaeological surveys are…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, defines hazardous waste as any waste that has the potential to be harmful to humans or the environment. It can have a variety of origins, from batteries to industrial wastes, and can present…
When dredging near utilities, the proper precautions must be taken to avoid deadly and costly mistakes. A plan must be implemented to work around them, and this is why such utilities like natural gas lines, fiber optics, and power lines…
