Trenching and excavation work exposes construction site workers to extremely dangerous hazards. In July, OSHA warned of increased scrutiny, fines, and penalties for those who do not comply with their ...

Most trench-related incidents have one thing in common: OSHA trenching and excavation requirements were not followed. A portion of those incidents are caused by inadequate oversight or application of ...

OSHA also noted a significant drop in trenching-related fatalities, which constitute another area of enforcement emphasis. In recent years, OSHA has brought a number of high-profile willful ...

Students will explore and understand OSHA regulations for Construction, their enforcement, and compliance issues. Topics include fall protection, hazard communication, electrical safety, personal ...

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The second worker was injured but able to escape the trench alive ... back into the excavation without protective measures to prevent another cave-in,” said OSHA Regional Administrator Eric ...

Environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals are invited to participate in a survey designed to explore the challenges they face in today’s workplace. J.J. Keller & Associates ...