Even in the best of circumstances, excavation is dangerous work, which is why it’s best left to you — the professionals. But we can’t emphasize enough the importance of persistently committing to proper trench safety practices when you and your crew are working on excavation projects.
A recent and unfortunate story out of Long Island, New York, serves as a reminder to all of us in the industry about what’s at stake when you’re on a job site, and why safety should be everyone’s No. 1 concern.
On Jan. 28, two workers were killed in a trench collapse during a
