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As trainers, Eric Partenheimer and Kris Graham get asked very similar questions during classes about sloping and benching. They address these questions and clarify some confusion about Appendix B of the OSHA Excavation standard.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcas...

Many contractors get confused about how to work safely in trenches located around manholes. We discuss several methods that can be used to help with this process.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-sp...

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident. In this second part of our two part interview, he discusses how his life and attitudes towards jobsite safety have changed since the incident.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and ...

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident. In this first part of our two part interview, he discusses the conditions that existed, what led to the emergency, and the actions needed to get him out of that situation alive.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information...

Shoring and shielding are both effective means of trench protection but are not the same. SME Chad Lindsley explains the difference and applications of each.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or s...

Falls are the #1 fatality hazard in construction. So why don't more workers protect themselves and what do they need to know? Luke Borlee with almost 20 years experience in both the military and civilian life does a deeper dive into these questions.For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opin...