Harry Butler, P.E., shows Pete Richter of A.W. Oakes how to test soil type during a recent competent-person for trenching and excavation class. Understanding soil characteristics is one key to safe ...

Labor and industry groups are collaborating on a new effort to improve trench safety, a growing concern on jobsites across the U.S. in recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

With construction projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching ...

BROCKTON — Roger Porter died working in a trench. Workers' advocates say it's one of the most common — and preventable — types of construction accidents. Porter, 63, of East Sandwich, was leveling ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A construction worker was transported to the hospital in serious condition after being rescued from a collapsed trench in downtown Salt Lake City. According to Cpt. Shaun ...