The National Utility Contractors Association is holding its annual Trench Safety Stand Down this week.
Now in its fourth year, the Trench Safety Stand Down is an opportunity for companies to take time to do a toolbox talk or another safety activity that draws attention to the specific hazards related to working in and around trenches.
Companies can formally sign up as a participant through NUCA, which will email certificates of participation and publish a list of all the organizations and companies that held Trench Safety Stand Down events. Additional resources are available on NUCA’s website at www.nuca.com/tssd.
Here’s a refresher on some trench
