excavation safety
Trenching and Excavation Safety: Cave-in Prevention and Emergency Response
Trenching and Excavation Safety Overview Trenching and excavation work poses serious risks including cave-ins, falls, hazardous atmospheres, and equipment-related incidents.
Read MoreCave-In Protection: Sloping, Shoring, and Shielding
Cave-In Protection: Sloping, Shoring, and Shielding Overview Cave-in protection systems including sloping, shoring, and shielding prevent excavation walls from collapsing and trapping workers under potentially fatal loads of soil and debris.
Read MoreUtility Strikes: Call Before You Dig (811)
Utility Strikes: Call Before You Dig (811) Overview Contacting utility location services before digging prevents strikes on underground utilities that can cause serious injuries, service disruptions, and significant property damage.
Read MoreWorking Near Heavy Equipment in Excavations
Working Near Heavy Equipment in Excavations Overview Working near heavy equipment in excavations creates multiple hazards including struck-by incidents, cave-ins from vibration, and visibility challenges that require special safety precautions.
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