On Oct. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially kicked off its National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting trenching and excavation. It’s not too hard to figure out why.

OSHA cited Cherokee Pride Construction Inc. of Sapulpa for serious violations related to excavation work. Inspectors arrived at a Broken Arrow job site in September 2020 and found employees in ...

Recognizing that excavation is one of the most hazardous construction operations, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will host a webinar on excavation safety in the construction industry ...

OSHA says it will increase enforcement with a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) for trenching and excavation because of an increase in fatalities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ...

With construction projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching ...

United Rentals has launched a Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety. "Designed to enhance compliance and ...

The Excavation Safety Program addresses safety and health hazards associated with performing trenching and excavation related work. The document purpose is to ensure compliance with the Occupational ...

OSHA has cited Cherokee Pride Construction Inc. of Sapulpa, Okla. for serious violations related to excavation work. According to a press release from agency, inspectors arrived at a job site in ...

Ballard Construction Co. of Kellyton faces $34,476 in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following an incident where an employee was hospitalized after a trench ...