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 ...

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.

Excavations and trenches have become so commonplace on work sites that some employers and employees have developed a sense of complacency with some of the most basic requirements of excavation safety.

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently released its National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation, CPL 02-00-161 (October 1, 2018), which requires OSHA to open inspections against any contractor ...

The Excavation Safety Program addresses safety and health hazards associated with performing trenching and excavation related work. The document purpose is to ensure compliance with the Occupational ...

On Oct. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially kicked off its National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting trenching and excavation. It’s not too hard to figure out why.

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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 ...

Construction safety is paramount on the job site and in the equipment shop. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. Many of the construction accidents can result in ...

In construction safety, one thing is certain: there’s a lot of uncertainty. Every worksite presents a constantly evolving array of hazards, which means the risk of injury is constantly fluctuating, ...

This first-in-the-nation bachelor’s degree prepares students for occupational safety and health program management positions in the construction industry. This is a field that demands critical ...

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Concurrence House Bill 227, which is set to enhance safety standards for ...