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OSHA Pros Identifies the Dangers of Trenching & Excavation

Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:00 PM CDT

North Richland Hills, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/08/2022 --OSHA Pros, LLC offers on-site and virtual OSHA excavation training to educate workers on trenching and excavation site safety. Typically an aspect of construction or engineering work, trenching and excavation are necessary to complete many projects. However, workers laboring in environments with trenches, or on excavation sites, are at great risk which is why OSHA excavation training is essential to stay safe on the job.

According to OSHA Pros, LLC, these are some of the most common dangers of trenching and excavation:

- Cave-Ins - Cave-ins are the leading cause of construction-related fatalities. While cave-ins typically happen with little warning, OSHA excavation training can help trainees mitigate cave-in risks.
- Hazardous Atmosphere - Hazardous atmospheres occur when oxygen is replaced by hazardous gases such as methane, carbon monoxide, or hydrogen.
-Water Accumulation - Water accumulation as a result of rainfall or floods, can weaken the walls of trenches and lead to cave-ins or even drowning.
- Falling Objects - When working in trenches or excavation sites, workers are at risk of falling objects such as rocks, tools, or even natural materials.

About OSHA Pros, LLC
OSHA Pros, LLC is proud to offer a wide selection of OSHA compliant safety training courses, such as OSHA excavation training. With a passion for making workplace safety education affordable and accessible for all their clients, OSHA Pros, LLC goes above and beyond to ensure that all bases are covered when providing comprehensive OSHA excavation training to excavation site workers. Covering a wide range of topics such as trench shields, sloping, benching, soil classifications, fall protection, inspections, and more, OSHA Pros, LLC ensures that excavation site trainees understand what they are up against.

OSHA Pros, LLC also provides on-site OSHA excavation training that is created to meet the unique needs of each client. To learn more about OSHA Pros, LLC and on-site OSHA excavation training, visit www.osha.net today!