trench 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 MoreTrenching and Excavation: Daily Inspections
Trenching and Excavation: Daily Inspections Overview Daily inspections of trenches and excavations identify changing conditions that could lead to cave-ins, the leading cause of excavation fatalities in construction work.
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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