5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe in a Trench - NAXSA

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO TO STAY SAFE IN A TRENCH — NAXSA

The United States Department of Labor is committed to the safety of American workers.
Here are five things you should know to stay safe when working around trenches or excavations:
- Ensure that there is a safe way to enter and exit.
- Trenches must have cave-in protection.
- Keep materials away from the edge of the trench.
- Look for standing water or other hazards.
- Never enter a trench unless it is properly inspected.

These safety tips can save lives, including yours.

For more information on trench safety visit OSHA.gov. This is a message from the United States Department of Labor.

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