Trenching and excavation are two of the most hazardous operations within the construction industry. In the first six months of 2022, 22 workers died during trenching and excavation work, surpassing ...

OSHA issued citations and proposed penalties to Colt Utilities Inc. following an inspection that began March 19 that found safety violations at a trench and excavation site. "We must ensure that ...

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.

A total of 39 people died doing trench or excavation work in the US in 2022 – more than double the number of fatalities in that type of work than in 2021. The figures illustrate the continuation of a ...

United Rentals will demonstrate utility equipment, digital, and excavation safety solutions at the Utility Expo (booths E1063 and K287) from September 28 to 30 in Louisville, Kentucky. The company ...

A federal workplace safety investigation in July 2021 found a utility contractor in Montana exposed employees working in and around trenches to potentially deadly hazards. OSHA determined Mountain ...