Two workers in Texas were killed June 28 when the unprotected 20-ft-deep trench they were inside collapsed, as trench shields sat unused beside the excavation. They were the 21st and 22nd workers to ...

Trench construction is the perfect amalgamation of all four of OSHA’s top construction hazards: falling, being struck by a vehicle or materials, getting caught in between structures, and electrocution ...

Trenching and excavation are two of the most hazardous operations within the construction industry. In the first six months of 2022, 22 workers died during trenching and excavation work, surpassing ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA announced enhanced enforcement and oversight efforts following an “alarming rise” in trenching fatalities, intended to draw attention to construction worker safety and present ...

I will never forget the anguish in that grandmother’s voice as she pleaded with us to save her sixteen-year-old grandson who was trapped under nine yards of soil that had collapsed from an unprotected ...

Veteran construction workers can pass a lot of valuable information down to newer employees, but when it comes to following OSHA’s trench safety regulations, it’s wise to double check the standards.

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has designated June 2024 as "Trench Safety Month," emphasizing the importance of safety in trench and excavation work. Highlighting this initiative ...

With construction projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching ...

Labor and industry groups are collaborating on a new effort to improve trench safety, a growing concern on jobsites across the U.S. in recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

United Rentals has suggested five Trench Safety Toolbox Talk topics to help contractors and utilities foster a safety culture. United Rentals compiled the toolbox talk topics to help companies ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A sharp spike in deadly trench accidents nationwide is increasing a focus on safety for both construction workers and those who don’t work on construction sites. According to ...