As trainers, Eric Partenheimer and Kris Graham get asked very similar questions during classes about sloping and benching.  They address these questions and clarify some confusion about Appendix B of the OSHA Excavation standard.Fo...

Many contractors get confused about how to work safely in trenches located around manholes.  We discuss several methods that can be used to help with this process.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go ...

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident.  In this second part of our two part interview, he discusses how his life and attitudes towards jobsite safety have change...

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident.  In this first part of our two part interview, he discusses the conditions that existed, what led to the emergency, and th...

Shoring and shielding are both effective means of trench protection but are not the same. SME Chad Lindsley explains the difference and applications of each.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.tren...

Falls are the #1 fatality hazard in construction.  So why don't more workers protect themselves and what do they need to know?  Luke Borlee with almost 20 years experience in both the military and civilian life does a deeper dive into...

Diana Hernandez - bilingual trainer - discusses the complexities of bilingual training and that the best way to deliver training to groups of mixed languages is to separate the classes.  There are many reasons for this, one being that OSHA...

We continue our conversation with special guest John Dimos-CIH as we discuss the history and specifics of confined spaces.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDiscl...

Special guest John Dimos-CIH discusses the history and specifics of confined spaces.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is provid...

We debunk the common misconception about the "5 Foot Rule" for trench safety!For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing...

"Connected" or "Smart" jobsite technology doesn't just mean that Big Brother is always watching!  Listen to Kevin Noonan explain how this technology makes a jobsite safer, more productive, and perhaps greener!For more content such ...

OSHA identifies Permit Required Confined Spaces and Non-Permit Confined Spaces, but what is this "Alternate Entry" confined space?  We sit down to clarify one of the more confusing portions of both the General Industry and Construction Con...

Episode #23 - Hear the owner of a midsized company in Michigan talk about what shaped his attitudes towards safety and the "Seven Summits" to achieve in business, the Mt. Everest of which is safety!For more content such as webinars or t...

Episode #22 - All organizations have a safety culture.   The key is creating one that is effective and will strengthen your company.  Nate Healy of Michel's Pipeline sits down with  safety professional Joe Wise of United Rentals ...

Episode #21 - A registered professional engineer provides an in depth explanation of tabulated data and why understanding this document is critical in the safe use of trench safety solutions.For more content such as webinars or training...

Episode #20 - A registered professional engineer provides an in depth explanation of tabulated data and why understanding this document is critical in the safe use of trench safety solutions.For more content such as webinars or training...

Episode #19 - Equipment used for safe Temporary Traffic Control operations is discussed.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is pr...

Episode #18 - The differences, similarities, and application of these two standards are discussed and clarified.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:...

Episode #17 - Different dewatering and shoring solutions in wet conditions are discussed and how these solutions depend on each other are explained.NOTE:  In all excavations, some degree of dewatering is required at the bottom o...

Episode #16 - Two equipment industry experts discuss safety considerations when using trench safety and other types of equipment in seasonal conditions.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsaf...

Episode #15 - Two safety professionals discuss safe Trench Safety Equipment handling practices.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rental...

Episode #14 - Similarities and differences in each countries' approach to safety regulation are discussed.For more content, webinars, and training information, go to  www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:

Episode #13 - Two safety professionals discuss safe Trench Safety Equipment handling practices.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rental...

Episode #12 - Listen to three experienced trainers discuss the key terms associated with the Confined Space Entry process in this second part of a special two part episode!For more content such as webinars or training class information,...

Episode #11 -  Listen to three experienced trainers discuss the key terms associated with the Confined Space Entry process in this first part of a special two part episode!For more content such as webinars or training class informa...