Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA is urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to safeguard workers from well-known industry hazards that can be prevented when the required protections are used.
As of the end of July, 11 trench-related fatalities have been reported for 2025, according to OSHA.Soil can be heavy — 1 cubic yard can weigh as much as a car — so it is important to know and test the type of soil at every job site before work begins. Large amounts of rain can impact soil and significantly increase the weight, causing it
