26Jul

Trenching and Excavation Safety Reminders: Slope It, Shore It, Shield It

Trenching and excavation projects can present a serious hazard to all workers on a jobsite. OSHA defines an excavation as “any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal.” Trenching cave-ins pose the greatest risk and are more likely than other [...]

27Apr

What You Should Know About Calling 811 Before You Dig

April is National Safe Digging Month. At this point, most contractors know that they need to find out what’s underground before beginning to dig, but there may be some finer points of safe digging that you’re not aware of. We’ve compiled a list of facts you should know about [...]

30Oct

Excavation and Trench Safety

Excavation and trench work is some of the most dangerous work in the construction industry. The hazards are many: falls, falling objects, hazardous atmospheres, and trench collapse to name a few. Here are some basic excavation and trench safety measures to keep you and others safe. Always plan [...]