Excavations

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

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.

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.