...Session No. 732 Understanding Trenching Protective Systems James R. Lange, MS, CSP ASP OHST Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, Wisconsin Soil Classification Before anyone can discuss the protective systems used in trenching, they need to understand what they re protecting against. The largest...

... and are much more likely than other excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities. This presentation describes the duties of the Competent Person in the workplace as it relates to excavation and trenching operations performed in the construction industry. When we evaluate the need for safety...

... accidents to result in worker fatalities. This presentation describes the greatest hazards in the workplace as they relate to excavation and trenching operations performed in the construction industry. When we evaluate the need for safety during excavations, the prime responsibility is always the safety...

... Prevention measures The Competent Person responsible is for inspecting excavation safety. This includes analyzing the stability of the soil as well as inspecting the surroundings for other associated hazards. An inspection must always be performed daily and before anyone enters a trench...

... of the analysis indicated that consolidating all trains on an up-graded Southern Pacific San Pedro Branch right-of-way would be the most cost-effective alternative. project management Safety Program trench strategic planning and management ground transportation exposure US government Washington...