Trenching and excavation remain among the most hazardous construction activities, with cave-ins posing the greatest risk to workers. OSHA regulations require protective systems, competent oversight, ...

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 ...

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.