In 2024’s final quarter, some of the largest OSHA citations issued to construction firms stemmed from two of the most well-identified hazards: falls and trench cave-ins. The agency has national ...

water was removed from the trench and an exit ladder was provided,” OSHA Area Director James Mulligan, of Braintree, said in the statement. “This tragedy was entirely preventable.” ...

water was removed from the trench and an exit ladder was provided,” said OSHA Area Director James Mulligan. “This tragedy was entirely preventable." The agency has cited Pereira for two ...

providing updates on OSHA standards and best practices. Attendees will experience live demonstrations on hydraulic shoring, proper use of aluminum and steel trench boxes, and a trench rescue ...

Cal/OSHA’s investigation identified serious violations of workplace safety regulations related to excavation and trench safety. What Cal/OSHA Chief Debra Lee said: “No worker should lose their ...