"That competent person is responsible for selecting a [trench safety] system," says West. "That person needs to know the standards and is responsible for everything in it. That person needs to ...

Several variables need to be taken into account be-fore trenching: Trench requirements Potential safety hazards Digging conditions Trencher tooth pattern Digging chain tension Before your trencher ...

Trevor Kilgore was buried and injured when the utility trench he was working in collapsed. He says his employers broke ...

The program has activities for the learner to apply their knowledge in key areas tailored to one of most hazardous tasks in ...

This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of ...

OSHA has issued citations and penalties totaling $363,436 to two North Florida contractors for exposing workers to ...

(NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and ...