Entries Tagged North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA)

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Think It Can't Happen to You? How to Respond to a Trench Collapse.

Trench safety expert offers a detailed checklist of things you and your crews should do if the unthinkable happens.

August 24, 2016

David Dow Naxsa

Why I Work Safe

A serious injury or fatality is a gut-wrenching experience

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14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 2

More ways to help eliminate dangers are examined in the second part of this series on trench safety

January 28, 2016

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14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 1

Trench safety expert offers a detailed checklist of things your crews can do to plan for and eliminate dangers

January 26, 2016

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What You Need to Know About Confined Space Entry

The new standard places an emphasis on training, monitoring and evaluating, as well as communications requirements.

January 07, 2016

New Excavation Shoring Association Formed to Promote Safety

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New Excavation Shoring Association Formed to Promote Safety

NAXSA aims 'to be the nationally recognized authority for safety in the excavation shoring industry.'

February 02, 2015