There are many hazards in our industry and one of the most dangerous places our workers can find themselves in is an excavation. Trenches have many hazards based on the depth and width of the trench, soil type, if there is water in the trench, buried utilities like gas and electrical, and moving machinery around the trench.
These hazards and many others create what could be a very unsafe working environment. However, one of the biggest concerns is when employees become complacent to these hazards. Complacency is defined as self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. When
