OSHA’s Construction eTool Offers Tips for Trenching and Excavation Safety
The primary hazard of trenching and excavation work is employee [...]
OSHA Provides Many Trenching and Excavation Safety Resources
OSHA has made reducing trenching and excavation hazards a priority [...]
OSHA Promotes Trenching and Excavation Safety During Trench Safety Month
OSHA is supporting June as Trench Safety Month by re-emphasizing [...]
OSHA Requires Trenches to be Inspected Daily by a Competent Person
Trenching and excavation operations can pose a high risk to [...]
OSHA Announces Updated National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation
OSHA has announced that it has updated the National Emphasis Program (NEP) [...]
SLOPE IT. SHORE IT. SHIELD IT. OSHA Promotes Trenching and Excavation Safety
OSHA has made reducing trenching and excavation hazards a top [...]
Excavation and Trenching are High Hazard Operations
Trenching and excavation are widely recognized as among the most [...]
OSHA Addresses the Dangers of Trenching and Excavation in Construction
OSHA has addressed construction-related trenching and excavation hazards by developing specific safety standards for the construction industry, making the requirements easier to understand and providing construction employers.
The Vital Role of the Competent Person in Trenching and Excavation
OSHA standards require that trenching and excavation sites are inspected daily and as conditions change by a competent person before worker entry in order to ensure elimination of excavation hazards.
Trenching and Excavation Safety a Top Priority on Construction Sites
Trenching and excavation are widely recognized as among the most hazardous construction operations, resulting in an average of two deaths per month and hundreds of injuries each year due to trench collapses. OSHA has developed specific safety standards for the construction industry, making the requirements easier to understand.