Excavations and trenches have become so commonplace on work sites that some employers and employees have developed a sense of complacency with some of the most basic requirements of excavation safety.

The key to safe excavations between 5 and 20 feet deep is that the work be supervised closely by a trained, competent person. (Trenches 20 feet or deeper require a safety system devised by a ...

Construction safety leaders at Highwire say growing schedule pressure and wider adoption of AI tools will shape safety and ...

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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 ...

As 2026 gets underway, a construction injury lawyer argues that government benchmarks represent the bare minimum, not the ...

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 ...

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.

In an effort to increase job site safety and reduce the chance of job related accidents, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has added two new products to its catalog of safety resources, ...

Construction work can be dangerous, and though workers ultimately are responsible for their own safety, it behooves you to provide orientation for new workers. Experienced construction workers also ...

The technology could save lives—so long as it doesn’t fully replace humans that monitor safety. Last winter, during the construction of an affordable housing project on Martha’s Vineyard, ...