Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching or excavation work in the U.S., according to the Department of Labor.

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 ...

In particular, he says the excavation of the 10- to 12 ... despite having not had any shoring or boxes in place to protect workers in the trench. Edwards later reportedly told the deputy that ...