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 ...

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.

Overview of common construction injury hazards, rigging safety and layered jobsite strategies that reduce risk and improve worker protection.

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 ...

On Oct. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially kicked off its National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting trenching and excavation. It’s not too hard to figure out why.

In this live Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar, experts Cam Mackey and Diana Jones of the International Safety Equipment ...

The Excavation Safety Program addresses safety and health hazards associated with performing trenching and excavation related work. The document purpose is to ensure compliance with the Occupational ...

In construction safety, one thing is certain: there’s a lot of uncertainty. Every worksite presents a constantly evolving array of hazards, which means the risk of injury is constantly fluctuating, ...

Construction Safety Week, the now 10-year-old, weeklong training and educational program by employers, has incorporated new participatory elements centered on the theme “value every voice.” The ...

Nearly 1,000 U.S. construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% of the ...

This first-in-the-nation bachelor’s degree prepares students for occupational safety and health program management positions in the construction industry. This is a field that demands critical ...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an ...