Trench work is inherently dangerous, but you can mitigate the risk.Trench boxes are among the protective systems that can be used in trench and excavation projects to help keep workers safe and protected from cave-ins. Made from aluminum or steel, trench boxes are designed to protect workers from the lateral earth pressures and weight of the soils that exist in a trench or excavation.While they are not designed to prevent a trench wall from collapse, when used appropriately, they can help protect workers from serious and sometimes fatal injuries if a cave-in does occur. But too often, workers misunderstand the right
