Excavation and Trench Safety: Protective Measures

Presenter:  Danielle Hancock, EIT

Organization:  Forterra Pipe and Precast

Description: When men and women enter a trench, they are entering a critical work zone.  OSHA requirements can protect workers during excavation and trench operations.  The practices of Benching, Shoring, Sloping, and Shielding are methods of protecting people that install storm drainage products while inside of a trench.

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