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 ...

Excavations and trenches have become so commonplace on work sites that some employers and employees have developed a sense of complacency with some of the most basic requirements of excavation safety.

Trench work is inherently dangerous, and trench boxes used in trench and excavation projects help keep workers safe and protected from cave-ins. Eight tips from United Rentals enhance trench box ...

STAMFORD, CT. — Trench and excavation work represent some of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. Maintaining up-to-date training on safety regulations and equipment solutions is ...

Contractors can often develop their own shoring designs for trench excavations. However, excavations near adjacent structures, underground utilities and roadways may come with unique and complex ...

As fatalities decline, safety advocates urge workers to stay vigilant during Trench Safety Stand Down Week by reviewing life-saving practices like “Trench Safety by the Numbers.” Trenching-related ...

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.

OSHA recently reported three separate incidents involving improperly-secured trenches, highlighting the dangers workers face when excavating. The first incident, which occurred in June 2016, resulted ...

The development of local infrastructure in communities nationwide has resulted in a large amount of road and utility work. With this work comes opening of soil—and the hazards of possible trench ...

Excavations and trenches have become so commonplace on worksites that some employers and employees have developed a sense of complacency with some of the most basic requirements of excavation safety.