Excavation Safety Topics

Excavation work involves serious hazards such as cave-ins, falling materials, equipment incidents, and utility strikes. Without proper planning, protection systems, and safety training, workers face life-threatening risks on excavation and trenching sites.

This page features essential excavation safety topics, including soil classification, trench protection systems, inspections, shoring, and emergency preparedness. These resources are designed to help employers, supervisors, and workers create safe excavation sites and stay compliant with safety regulations.