Holy Cow, post: 404492, member: 50 wrote: Being a one-man band, that would cost me tens of thousands of dollars.
Hundreds
Rich., post: 404500, member: 10450 wrote: Hundreds
Yes in the US it would, but he is in Canada so it wouldn't cost him a cent (except maybe for pain medication after leaves the hospital).
Thanks for the well wishes!
Dr says im looking at 8-12 months recovery so financially, this is gonna cost alot
8-12 months is enough time to take a bite out of the surveying basics, maybe you should look into a trade school program. I have taken a look at BCIT in Vancouver and it looks solid.
That might be plausable.
Im still reading a bunch of textbooks members here suggested.
Tough to do anything other than that for now as Im on bedrest, same with the first 3 months after surgery.
Then I could explore my options. Hopefully work has my back as well
Manitoubass2, post: 404520, member: 12278 wrote: That might be plausable.
Im still reading a bunch of textbooks members here suggested.
Tough to do anything other than that for now as Im on bedrest, same with the first 3 months after surgery.
Then I could explore my options. Hopefully work has my back as
If the are an honest company they will take care of you since the injury was work related. I suggest looking into some online classes for the Spring semester. It may not be to late. Maybe you can even get some financial assistance from your company.
Ruptured my acl couple years ago. Playing soccer, not working. I was back in the field a month out of surgery, six months util I was comfortable. Do the pt like they tell you to, you have a long life ahead, this is just a setback!
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party chef, post: 404516, member: 98 wrote: I have taken a look at BCIT in Vancouver and it looks solid.
As a graduate of the Civil & Structural program I can assure you that BCIT is, indeed, "solid". It was a 2 year school when I went there (82-84). It is now a 4 year, degree granting institution.
Very sorry to hear of that injury. I'll drink a beer to your speedy recovery [emoji482]
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Manitoubass2, post: 404513, member: 12278 wrote:
Dr says im looking at 8-12 months recovery so financially, this is gonna cost alot
I also had a severe leg injury when I was in my mid 20's.
It was a life changer. I learned other money making skills to tide me over, but more importantly I refocused on my Surveying carer. I am very glad I did not continue my union construction staking path and refocused on boundary.
Make the very best of your down time. It was a blessing in disguise for me
Yeah thats what im hoping. We have a meeting about things tomorrow so we'll see what they think about it.
Thanks for all the well wishes guys!
Boy are the days long on bedrest
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Get Well soon
Will give you time to read and study and review many how to YouTube videos.............]
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Peter Ehlert, post: 402175, member: 60 wrote: I grew up with these http://www.filson.com/men/vests/oil-tin-cloth-vest-alaska-fit.html#122
popular "wisdom" of the day was to not get orange as the hunters (aka drunks) would be given a target to shoot at. 🙂
I started with a Filson, but it rotted out way too quick. I don't think it lasted 12 years. I'm no cheapie, but would never pay $130 for a low-tech vest like that: buttons (!), not enough pockets and the wrong kind, but mine had a game pocket for putting the job file folder in. I like a zipper or at least snaps, quicker.
My fondest memory of it was filling it with morel mushrooms while taping through a back yard.
You can buy a lot of these for $130: http://www.freestufffinder.com/14-99-reg-30-mrignt-mens-outdoor-vest/
Got the orange thing, all right. They can't see you, they won't shoot you. 🙂
Not that ill be using it anytime soon but I went with this
http://www.surveying.com/Products/Safety-Vests/ANSI-ISEA-Class-2-Vests/8265-FLY
Sorry to hear about your injury. Here's to a recovery as smooth and speedy as it can be.
Manitoubass2, post: 405014, member: 12278 wrote: Not that ill be using it anytime soon but I went with this
http://www.surveying.com/Products/Safety-Vests/ANSI-ISEA-Class-2-Vests/8265-FLY
That's the same one I have used for years. I think I am on my third one. Can't beat it.
Sucks about your injury. Get well soon!
Your company had BETTER take care of you.
I'm jumping to conclusions here but...
A 3 meter trench (several feet above your head)...was there trench shoring installed?
I would place a $5 bill on it that you didn't fall into a shored section of trench (otherwise you would have been climbing down a ladder).
Even if you didn't see the danger in climbing into the trench without shoring, the competent person (trained in excavation safety) should have.
You sound like you are a very nice reasonable person and probably feel it was simply an accident.
Just remember two things
#1- True accidents are a very rare thing on construction sites.
#2 - NICE PEOPLE FINISH LAST.
If you were working directly for the excavation contractor - they should take care of you regardless of the nature of your accident, but if for some reason they attempt to shirk their responsibilities - bringing up the topic of lack of shoring might bring them around to your way of thinking. In my mind - you should have all your medical bills paid..receive a modest check for your current and future pain and suffering...receive a disability check for the duration of your recovery....finally have a job waiting for you when you return.
They have insurance for these types of things - an insurance adjuster knows the true potential cost, should you decide to litigate. They will probably try to avoid admitting any liability at first, but will eventually come around to your way of thinking. Might take a firm letter from an attorney to turn things around.
Second-Generation, post: 404497, member: 1477 wrote: Florida is the same. Don't need a PLS/RLS to preform construction staking. Many large construction firms will hire a PLS on a job by job basis.
Well I wouldn't think you need a license for preform construction, but what if it's "build-on-site" construction? 😉
(sorry....just teasing over your typo.)
Exploring options now.
I wont say much other than im covering what I can at this time
Thank you!
imaudigger, post: 405262, member: 7286 wrote: danger in climbing into the trench without shoring
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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=trench+collapse+death