On this page you will find resources related to trenching and excavation safety. To learn about training opportunities please see the course page for OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics, or contact ce@uw.edu or 206-685-3089 to schedule customized on-site training for your work group.
Resources from OSHA
OSHA Safety and Health Topics - Trenching and Excavation Page
OSHA's Protect Workers in Trenches Poster - Download in English or Spanish
Working Safely in Trenches OSHA QuickCard™ - Download in English or Spanish
Excavations in Construction/Trenching - Prevention Video (English/Spanish)
Resources from the Center for Construction Research and Training
CPWR Resources to Promote Safe Work in Trenches Webpage
CPWR Infographic - available in English and Spanish
Trenches Hazard Alert - available in English and Spanish
"No New Year" Video - story of a preventable trench collapse
News Articles & Other Resources
Keeping Workers Safe During Trenching and Excavation - ASSP News Article
Tool Box Safety Topic: Hazard Communication - in English and Spanish
Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators - in English and Spanish
Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel - in English and Spanish
Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers - in English
Preventing Deaths and Injuries from Excavation Cave-Ins (NIOSH)
NIOSH Trenching and Excavation Webpage
NUCA "Burried Alive: Joe's Story"
NUCA Daily Excavation Check-list
NUCA Excavation and Trenching Tool Box Talk - in English and Spanish