Trench Collapses Can Be Deadly 

Click here for a pdf alert with Things to Know About Trench Safety Including:

  • Ensure there is a safe way to enter and exit the trench

• Trenches must have cave-in protection – remember to Slope, Shore, Shield

• Keep materials away from the edge of the trench • Look for standing water or other environmental hazards, and

• Never enter a trench unless it is properly inspected