Harry Butler, P.E., shows Pete Richter of A.W. Oakes how to test soil type during a recent competent-person for trenching and excavation class. Understanding soil characteristics is one key to safe ...

United Rentals will host a series of online trench safety educational events in support of the 2022 Trench Safety Stand Down, which takes place June 20-24. The free training sessions will promote ...

The Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association is holding competent person training for trenching and excavation at its office in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 15. The class trains supervisors, ...

The Michigan OSHA is increasing its focus on excavation safety this month to address one of the construction industry's most persistent hazards. The initiative aligns with a regional federal OSHA ...

In far too many cases, injuries and fatalities happen because basic requirements were missed. A trained excavation Competent Person plays a critical role in stopping unsafe conditions . . .” — Curtis ...

New regulation requires contractors to submit a detailed written safety plan before digging begins to prevent fatal cave-ins.