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Contractor Trench Safety Resources

Jun 14, 2018

Updated Jun 29, 2018

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Dirt doesn’t discriminate: Experienced and inexperienced workers vulnerable to trench collapse

OSHA issues $200K in fines for trench violations on Hawaii water project

Average initial OSHA fine for a trench death in 2016-17: $52,383

The evolution of trench protection systems and how to choose the right one

First on the Scene: Trench rescues are methodical, labor intensive and often unsuccessful

Expect more criminal charges in trench deaths

Not So Great Escapes: Trench collapse survivors live with fear, disabilities, recriminations

Families of trench collapse victims find few answers to “Why?”

Buried alive in Blue Earth County: How one contractor’s missteps took one life, shattered others and ruined his business

[Special Report] Death by Trench: The business and human cost of trench-collapse fatalities

[Special Report] Death by Trench: The business and human cost of trench-collapse fatalities

NUCA holds third annual Trench Safety Stand Down, June 18-23

2016-2017 Trench Collapse Fatalities: The victims

7 ways to dig an early grave

Contractor Trench Safety Resources

What really influences safe practices in the trench?

Before you dig: Know your soil type

OSHA renews emphasis on preventing trench deaths

OSHA fines: The price you’ll pay

If you’re on the jobsite, OSHA could fine you even if the victim is not your employee

OSHA Partnerships: If you’re good at safety, here’s a way to get better

OSHA can help with consultation and training

Juries render multi-million-dollar awards in trench-collapse suits

The evolution of trench protection systems and how to choose the right one

What to expect when an OSHA compliance officer investigates

Expect more criminal charges in trench deaths

Families find few answers to “why?”

Not So Great Escapes: Trench collapse survivors live with fear, disabilities and recriminations

Buried alive in Blue Earth County: How one contractor’s missteps took one life, shattered others and ruined his business.