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.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the ...

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.com Disclaimer: 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 situat...

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.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views...

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.com Disclaimer: 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-specifi...

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.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, an...

Diana Hernandez - bilingual trainer - discusses the complexities of bilingual training and that the best way to deliver training to groups of mixed languages is to separate the classes. There are many reasons for this, one being that OSHA requires training to be performed in a language and vocabulary the employee can understand. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for in...

We continue our conversation with special guest John Dimos-CIH as we discuss the history and specifics of confined spaces. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: 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 site-specific advice, instruct...

Special guest John Dimos-CIH discusses the history and specifics of confined spaces. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: 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 site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with en...

We debunk the common misconception about the "5 Foot Rule" for trench safety! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: 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 site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineer...

"Connected" or "Smart" jobsite technology doesn't just mean that Big Brother is always watching! Listen to Kevin Noonan explain how this technology makes a jobsite safer, more productive, and perhaps greener! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general ...