Field Manual on Sediment and Erosion Control Best Management Practices for Contractors and Inspectors

Fifield, Jerald S.

ISBN 10: 0970768710 / ISBN 13: 9780970768711

Published by ForesterPress, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Manual on Sediment and Erosion Control Best Management Practices for Contractors and Inspectors
• Publisher: ForesterPress
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0970768710
• ISBN 13: 9780970768711
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Field Manual is just that: an extremely practical book intended to be used out on the job site. Take it with you; you'll want a copy nearby whenever you're out in the field-and that means all the time! Based on decades of firsthand, on-the-site experience, Field Manual is written specifically for both contractors and inspectors-those of you doing the work and those of you checking on it!

Topics include:

Preconstruction planning
Installing and inspecting drains
Sediment containment systems
Maintaining established vegetation
EPA rulings for construction sites
Federal, state & local regulations
Evaluating, inspecting & maintaining BMPs
Illustrations of the most widely used BMPs
Reducing wind erosion
Methods for cutting down on offsite runoff

... and much, much more. Packed with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams that show just what to look for in proper installation and maintenance, Field Manual is loaded with time-saving tips and techniques you can put to use right now that will help you get the job done right the first time.

About the Author

Jerald S. Fifield, Ph.D., CPESC, has more than 20 years of experience in methods used for reducing erosion and sediment on construction sites. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and a registered professional hydrologist. He has authored numerous papers on the subject and trained thousands in how to design effective sediment and erosion control for construction sites. Those who have benefited from his experience include contractors, developers, engineering firms, municipalities, counties, and federal agencies, as well as the general public.