Trenching: Steps to Take Before Digging

We all know that when it comes to digging trenches, workers tend to get a little over-excited. They want to bring in that bulldozer and get the job done ASAP! It must be that rush of excitement they get when they hear the engine roaring or the sight of mounds of dirt pouring into a […]

Farming Trench Shoring: Constructing a Proper Trench, Part 2

This is Part 2 of the series.  Be sure to read Part 1 – A Dangerous Dig. Trenches used for farming purposes may look harmless, but they are extremely dangerous for construction workers. When dug improperly, trenches can easily cave in, crushing or suffocating anyone at the bottom of the trench. All of these accidents […]

Farming Trench Shoring: A Dangerous Dig, Part 1

Construction of farming trenches can be dangerous tasks for workers. If trenching is not done properly, such as lacking trench shields, injuries and deaths can occur through a cave in, asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen, electrocution due to contact with utilities and even drowning. These are just a few of the hazards that can […]