Scout's Toolbox Talks

One cubic yard of soil can weigh over 3,000 pounds — cave-ins are fast, silent, and often fatal.

Cave-ins are the leading cause of fatalities in trenching operations. These toolbox talks cover OSHA trench protection requirements, soil classification, use of protective systems like shoring, shielding, and sloping, safe entry/exit points, and daily trench inspections by a competent person. Use them to train your crew on recognizing hazards, applying controls, and never entering an unprotected trench.

Lead safety meetings with trench cave-in prevention toolbox talks focused on compliance, soil stability, and protective systems to keep your excavation work safe and incident-free.

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