Resources available to help companies hold stand down events
The National Utility Contractor Association (NUCA), the Safety Ambassadors Club and OSHA will hold a Trench Safety Stand Down June 18-23. Participating companies will take a break during the workday to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity to draw attention to the specific hazards related to working in and around trenches/excavations.
The goal: to provide those who work in and around trenches and excavations with information about current excavation requirements and safety procedures for working in trenches.