Harry Butler, P.E., shows Pete Richter of A.W. Oakes how to test soil type during a recent competent-person for trenching and excavation class. Understanding soil characteristics is one key to safe ...

Arcosa Shoring Products, a leading manufacturer of trench safety equipment, is providing trench safety training for all U.S. and Canadian excavation construction personnel remotely via Zoom. In ...

Trench projects are often highly complex – especially if they involve existing utilities, unstable soils or water systems.

With construction projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching ...