Trenching Safety

6/02/2025

5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe

1. Ensure there's a safe way to enter and exit.
2. Trenches must have cave-in protection.
3. Keep materials away from the edge of the trench.
4. Look for standing water or other hazards.
5. Never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

Learn more about trenching and excavating (OSHA)