The key to safe excavations between 5 and 20 feet deep is that the work be supervised closely by a trained, competent person. (Trenches 20 feet or deeper require a safety system devised by a ...

OSHA's Excavation Standard (Subpart P); Excavation hazards and control measures; Soil analysis techniques; Protective system requirements, and; Emergency response At the conclusion of this course, the ...

Recognizing that excavation is one of the most hazardous construction operations, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will host a webinar on excavation safety in the construction industry ...

Interactive Training Course Transforms How Workers Learn Regulations and Safe Practices for Trench and Excavation Projects STAMFORD, Conn., December 18, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc.

Paul McDonnell, Senior Vice President — Trench Safety, Pump & Power, United Rentals, Inc. The best possible trench protective solutions are critical to the success of underground construction projects ...

California Updates Confined Space Rules for Construction. New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments. By Stasia DeMarco; Jan 07, 2026; C ...

The Master of Science in Construction Safety program at Keene State College is uniquely designed to equip professionals with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to lead in the rapidly evolving ...

United Rentals, Inc., an equipment rental company, has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety.