Safety Video: Excavations in Construction/Trenching

This OSHA video looks at construction excavations and trenching and what is required for safety on these jobsites.

July 3, 2012

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

White Cap has also acquired Crimson Steel Supply, LLC (Crimson Steel), a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products serving non-residential and infrastructure end markets.

White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon

White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.

Emerging technologies and advancements including visual intelligence, sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, robotics, immersive collaboration and 3D printing are surging in popularity among contractors and construction professionals.

Construction Trends for 2024

While the industry will continue to go through transformation like many others, those willing to marry the fundamentals of the craft with new technology and sustainable building methods can continue to experience great success in 2024 and beyond.

A lack of industry-wide standards means even for the same type of protective system, tabulated data will differ among manufacturers.

United Rentals Shares Four Tips on Proper Use of Trench Protective System Tabulated Data

Manufacturer’s tabulated data can save lives at trench and excavation worksites.

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H&E Enters Trench Safety Specialty Business

H&E Equipment Services has entered into the specialty rental business by establishing a partnership with GroundWorks Safety Systems.

Trench boxes are not designed to prevent a trench wall from collapse, but when used properly, can be a very effective protective system solution. Image source: United Rentals

United Rentals Shares 8 Critical Trench Box Safety Tips

United Rentals outlines how safety can power productivity in underground projects.

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United Rentals Offers Free Trench Safety Stand Down Digital Learning Series

The trench safety digital learning series takes place during the Trench Safety Stand Down, June 15 to 19

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Webinar: Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

This webinar will feature experts from OSHA, NIOSH, CPWR and United Rentals, who will look at how to increase awareness and knowledge of the factors that may contribute to trenching incidents and fatalities, and ways to mitigate the risks.

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When Do You Need an Engineer for Your Trench Shoring Design?

Deeper trenches and large surcharges require professional input.

PD-5 features a lightweight and flexible frame.

PERI Formwork PD-5 Shoring System

The system comprises just six parts and features a load-bearing capacity of up to 10,000 lbs per leg.

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Efficiency Production Octagon Box

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Seven Trench Safety Toolbox Talk Topics to Build Knowledge of Hazards, Safe Practices

United Rentals offers topic suggestions to advance worker knowledge about trench hazards and safe work practices

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United Rentals Helps Contractors Advance Trench Safety Through Training

More than 90,000 workers have been trained in trench safety operations since the initial Trench Safety Stand Down in 2016

Construction Worker Rescued After Falling Into Trench

Video from fox5dc.com shows rescue crews working to get a construction worker out of a trench he fell into

Two Contractors Cited After Fatalities at Florida Hotel Worksite

PCL Construction Services Inc. and Universal Engineering Sciences facing OSHA safety violations and proposed penalties totaling $157,792

The Efficiency Universal Slide Rail shoring system creates a much tighter work area, which was very helpful working in Grant’s historic downtown area.

Demolition Contractor Continues to Learn New Tricks After 60 Years

60-year-old Pitsch Companies uses a new shoring system for the first time while demolishing a gas station

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[VIDEO] 5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe in a Trench

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta public service announcement on trench safety

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Resources Offered to Keep Workers Safe from Trenching-related Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor provides resources to increase awareness of trenching hazards, educate employers and workers on cave-in prevention and decrease the number of trench collapses

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2018 Trench Safety Stand Down

June 18, 2018June 23, 2018

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.

Because of the flexibility of of the slide rail system, Shelly & Sands was able to make “on-the-fly” design changes to the shoring system when the 96-in. existing storm sewer was not in the exact location indicated in the site plan.

Slide Rail Helps Shelly & Sands Build BMP Storm Sewer from Bottom to Top

Contractor turns to slide rail system to maintain safety on a complex underground utility installation project.

Contractor Fined in Fatal Boston Trench Collapse

Atlantic Drain Service Co. Inc. cited for 18 violations for alledgely failing to provide safety training and basic safeguards for employees

The height restrictions meant tight-sheeting could only be driven at night. Instead, Midwest REM chose an Efficiency Production manufactured Slide Rail System with integrated guard rail to shore the large excavation.

Contractor Chooses Slide Rail for O’Hare Airport Pump Station Install

With limited space and limited shoring options for the jumbo concrete structure, Midwest REM turned to EPI's Slide Rail Shoring System.

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Kundel V-Panel

Aluminum extruded panel offers "on the fly" independent vertical adjustment in the trench

[Video] Installing Hydraulic Shoring

[Video] Installing Hydraulic Shoring

Locate Management is an education, training, and assessment service provider for the ground disturbance (excavation) and line locating communities.

Zito Construction is installing 50-ft.-long sections of 60-in.-diameter steel spiral-weld pipe 13 miles along the main transmission line of the KWA pipeline project. The boundaries of the new water supply will encompass over 2,400 sq. miles and over a half million people.

Michigan Contractor Helps Install Long-term Solution to Flint Water Crisis

Contractor uses a customized trench shoring solution to install 13 miles of 60-in.-diameter pipe for the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline

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Multi-Bay Slide Rail Systems

Contractor Cited After Worker Dies in Trench Collapse

Willful citations were issued to Tekton Construction Co. for not providing cave-in protection to employees working in a trench and not providing safe means to enter and exit the trench