26 Jun Trenching Safety
Trenching Safety Trenching is one of the most hazardous activities in construction. A trench is a narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground that is generally deeper than it...
20 Mar Engulfment Hazards
Engulfment Hazards Engulfment can occur when a worker is surrounded, buried, or submerged by a flowing or collapsing material. Soil, sand, gravel, grain, seed, sawdust, powders, water, chemicals, and other materials...
14 Jan Excavations
Excavations Cave-ins are one of the most serious hazards associated with excavation and trenching work. Other hazards include falling materials, underground utilities, hazardous atmospheres, water accumulation, mobile equipment, and falls into...