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 ...

United Rentals, Inc., an equipment rental company, has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety.

Construction safety is paramount on the job site and in the equipment shop. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. Many of the construction accidents can result in ...

Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.

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.

This first-in-the-nation bachelor’s degree prepares students for occupational safety and health program management positions in the construction industry. This is a field that demands critical ...

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 ...

Construction Safety Week, the now 10-year-old, weeklong training and educational program by employers, has incorporated new participatory elements centered on the theme “value every voice.” The ...

After a recent spike in trenching fatalities, OSHA has updated the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on trenching and excavation collapse prevention. OSHA’S NEP will increase education and enforcement, ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilbane Building will serve as Chair of Construction Safety Week 2026, the construction industry's annual week-long event that unites individuals, ...