On October 4th, 2002, 27 year‐old Eric Giguere, a sewer crew laborer, almost lost his life in a trench collapse accident. After recovering from being buried alive in the accident, Eric decided that his new life mission would be to prevent anyone else from falling prey to construction safety "carelessness." He decided to become a safety advocate with a clear message: "A casual approach to safe digging can cause horrible consequences."
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It is the goal of the Hampton Roads Utility and Heavy Contractors Association to provide meaningful, effective, and responsive representation to its membership. As the regional advocate for its members, HRUHCA shall: Promote efficiencies within the contracting system, Provide opportunities for training and professional development, Support reasonable legislative actions that will benefit the industry, Share knowledge and expertise with members, Foster community involvement.