Online Toolbox Topics: Excavation, Trenching and Shoring

The Online Toolbox Topics: Excavation, Trenching and Shoring Course discusses these topics briefly. This General Industry Toolbox Talk is discussed by our industry professional, and will help guide students to communicate the topics of Excavation, Trenching and Shoring more effectively in their workplace.

This toolbox talk will go over general trenching and excavation rules, as well as protective systems such as benching, sloping, shoring and shielding during the use of trenches. This toolbox topic will include discussion on trench safety measures, what OSHA guidelines may be present and how to prevent injury.