2018 Trench Safety Stand Down

The 2018 Trench Safety Stand Down will be held between June 18-23. It is supported by OSHA and sponsored by the National Utility Contractors Association, North American Excavation Shoring Association and Safety Ambassadors Club.

Jun 18th, 2018Jun 23rd, 2018
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Trench Safety

Companies will conduct a Trench Safety Stand Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity to draw attention to the specific hazards related to working in and around trenches/excavations.

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