United Rentals has launched a Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety. "Designed to enhance compliance and ...

United Rentals, Inc., an equipment rental company, has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety.

There’s a famous saying, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” It’s commonly accredited to Mark Twain, but likely it's one of those ...

With construction projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Kevin Sullivan, Occupational Safety and Health Administration area director in Westbury. Summer is approaching and with it comes all the great things we love ...

After 11 trench-related fatalities this year, OSHA is calling on employers to implement proven safeguards to prevent collapses and protect workers from deadly excavation hazards. Following a series of ...

The Excavation Safety Program addresses safety and health hazards associated with performing trenching and excavation related work. The document purpose is to ensure compliance with the Occupational ...

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.