Excavations

A cave-in is a real possibility if there is no protection and workers should be aware of the specific type of protection they need to keep them safe.

Trenching and excavation hazards posed by striking buried underground utilities include property damage, injury, electrocutions and even explosions.

Colors send a message, and they are important if you are putting anything bigger than garden trowel into the ground. Do you know what each color means?

From putting a shovel into the ground to digging a trench, here is a review of some of the OSHA standards that apply to trenching and excavation.