Trench construction is the perfect amalgamation of all four of OSHA’s top construction hazards: falling, being struck by a vehicle or materials, getting caught in between structures, and electrocution ...
This week, United Rentals will conduct educational online trench safety sessions. The June 19 event will cover the hazards involved with trenching and the important safety measures that need to be ...
When we discuss or train in the area of trench rescue operations, we often focus on complex equipment or difficult-to-interpret tabulated data regarding the dynamics of soil weights, soil pressures ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Trenching a power line safely and what to avoid
See the potential risks and challenges of trenching near a power line, with tips and lessons for safe handling in construction and landscaping #PowerLineSafety #Trenching #ConstructionTips ...
Following a July 2024 investigation, OSHA has cited Bandera Utility Contractors LLC of Frisco, Texas—which specializes in underground utility construction, including water and sewer systems—for ...
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