Safety while excavating or trenching is everyone’s responsibility. In order to reduce the number of preventable on-the-job injuries, all employees whether they are on the work site daily or occasionally in the capacity of worker, supervisor or safety manager should have access to the company’s excavation and trenching safety policy.

This policy should establish the responsibilities of your company, its managers/supervisors and its employees in maintaining a safe and productive working environment. Its purpose is to ensure that all parties closely follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and to reduce the number of preventable on-the-job injuries.

Click here to download a sample Safe Excavation and Trenching Policy: Safe Excavation and Trenching Policy