In the wake of a rise in fatal trenching cave-ins, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a targeted education and enforcement program to try to reverse the trend. The ...

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 the wake of a recent rise in fatal trenching cave-ins, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a targeted education and enforcement program to try to reverse the trend.

The Easton concrete and earthwork contractor was cited last year as a result of an investigation into a workplace fatality.

KAUKAUNA — There was no cave-in protection in the 10-foot-deep trench that killed an Appleton man when it collapsed Tuesday, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Scott A.

Quoting from a recent OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Fact Sheet seems a good way to introduce the topic of trench safety. “Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous ...

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BISMARCK-Scott Overson can't remember how many times he's seen a trench cave in while conducting inspections for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. But the first time it happened, Oct.

After a recent spike in trenching fatalities, OSHA has updated the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on trenching and excavation collapse prevention. OSHA’S NEP will increase education and enforcement, ...

Exposing employees to trenching hazards at a Fulton, Miss., job site has led to $141,000 in proposed penalties against Columbus-based Perma Corp. by OSHA. The alleged willful and serious citations for ...