Excavation

ARTBA Trenching and Excavation Awareness Level Training / AECCT Capacitación Sobre Excavación y Zanjas (Training)

This half-day training is a comprehensive training program developed to educate on the hazards found in trench and excavation work in the transportation construction industry. It is offered by the Ame… More

Roadway Safety+ Version 11.0: Toolbox Pamphlets and Trainee Booklets in English, Spanish, and Portuguese (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets

It includes the following 13 Toolbox Pamphlets and Trainee Booklets that are included in Roadway Safety+ Version 11.0:Disaster Response Toolbox PamphletElectrical Hazards Toolbox PamphletEmergencies T…More

Roadway Safety+ Version 11.1: Toolbox Pamphlets and Trainee Booklets in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Toolbox Pamphlets in English Toolbox Pamphlets in Spanish Toolbox Pamphlets in Portuguese Trainee Booklets in English Trainee Booklets in Spanish Trainee Booklets in Portuguese … More

Cave-In!: Trenching & Shoring Safety / Hundimiento!: La Seguridad de Abrir Zanjas (Training)

This training program on DVD helps your workers understand trench hazards and know how to prevent cave-ins. It supports your compliance efforts concerning OSHA 1926.650-652 and describes practical fac… More

Steel plates to cover trenches in construction zones (Practice)

The City of San Diego allows contractors to use steel trench plates on trench projects. Following is the language from city Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction: "Trenches shall be b… More

Development of a Predictive Safety Control Algorithm Using Laser Scanners for Excavators on Construction Sites (Publication)

Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles

This paper presents a laser scanner—based predictive safety system for excavators. Blind spots on excavators and operators’ carelessness cause majority of fatal accidents, such as those in which d…More

Trenching and Shoring Operations / Operaciones del Trincherando y del Apuntalamiento (Training)

This video explains how to avoid cave-ins by following safety precautions including proper sloping, types of shoring, types of shielding, and soil classification. / Este vídeo explica cómo evitar … More

Alarming Trench Survey Highlights Risks for Workers and Employers (Publication)

Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles

After trench-related deaths tripled between 2011 and 2016, OSHA instituted a National Emphasis Program to reduce the number of trench fatalities in construction. The CPWR – The Center for Constructi…More

On Solid Ground: A Plan For Safe Excavation and Trenching (Training)

This video shows you how to evaluate site conditions, conduct a soil analysis, determine the safest and most effective protection for workers and how to design a protection system More

Cave-In! Trenching & Shoring Safety (Training)

This DVD details proper trenching procedures and describes soil types. It covers evaluating an excavation site, effective worker protection systems, general safety practices, and emergency response. More

Trenching & Shoring Safety — The Competent Person (Training)

This video program is designed to train your employees what the responsibilities of competent person are, along with what is required to keep in compliance with CFR 1926.650. Topics included in this p… More

OSHA 3015 – Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics (Training)

This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shore… More

Analysis of Trench-Related Fatalities in Construction and Development of Intervention Strategies (Publication)

Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles

Every year, there are over one hundred estimated fatalities associated with excavations and trenching operations, including cave-ins, contacts with electrical cables, equipment related accidents, impr…More

Stopping Trench Fatalities on Construction Jobsites (Publication)

Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles

Less than two years ago, OSHA started a national emphasis program focused on reducing trench fatalities in the construction industry in response to the sharp increase of trench fatalities in a short p…More

Trench Emergency / Emergencia de Trinchera (Training)

Dangers run deep in trench construction. Review the do's and don'ts of the job and save your employees' lives and those of their rescuers. This program details: Shoring and shielding Examines … More

Trenching & Excavation for the Competent Person (Training)

This course goes beyond the basic awareness level of introductory courses and into the details necessary to create a safe environment for workers, as outlined in OSHA's standard 29 CFR 1926.650. It he… More

Excavating and Trenching Awareness (Training)

Designed for employees without direct responsibilities of setting up, maintaining and working in trenches. A very valuable program for those who may have occasional need to work around trenches and ex… More

Employee Safety & Health Manual (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

This manual has been prepared to provide information and guidance to personnel of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Its purpose is to establish uniformity in the interpretation and administration o…More

Safety Policy & Procedure Manual (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

This manual includes safety policy and procedure on Excavation (Excavation, Trenching & Shoring); Personal Protection (Electrical Protective Devices, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Pro…More

RSP+ Hazards and Preventions Trainee Booklet (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets

The booklet is a print version of the 14 Basic Awareness Macromedia Presentation Modules and covers the following topics: Operator Safety, Struck or Crushed, Flagger Safety, Nigh Work, Excavation, Ele…More

RSP+ Basic Awareness Course (Training)

RSP+ Hazards and Preventions Trainee Booklet RSP+ Instructor Guide The following modules are covered: Operator Safety reviews safe practices for equipment operation and entering/exiting equipme… More

Trench & Shore Hazard Awareness (Training)

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Trench Box Installation (Training)

This video was developed to teach employees how to understand trench hazards. It includes information about competent people, trench shields, selection of shields, unloading, assembly, cohesion and so… More

Just in Time Five Ways Soil Can Hurt or Kill You (Training)

This video will help you to learn how trench collapses can occur and why it is important for you to realize and prevent trench accidents. More

Trenching and Excavation Safety (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets

This fact sheet surveys the dangers of trenching operations and outlines corresponding safety measures and protective systems. It also discusses access and means of egress; the notion of competent per…More

RSP+ Excavation Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets

The Excavation toolbox pamphlet defines 'trench' and explains why trenches are dangerous. Cave-in preventions and utility contact are presented. Duties of the competent person are also detailed. Mo…More