Paul McDonnell, Senior Vice President — Trench Safety, Pump & Power, United Rentals, Inc. The best possible trench protective solutions are critical to the success of underground construction projects ...

Trench work is inherently dangerous, and trench boxes used in trench and excavation projects help keep workers safe and protected from cave-ins. Eight tips from United Rentals enhance trench box ...

Trench and excavation operations are among the most dangerous jobs in the construction and utility industries. While most trench fatalities happen in unprotected trenches, studies estimate that 24% ...

Every day throughout the United States, trenches are dug to conduct waterproofing, build infrastructure, make repairs and work on utilities. Unfortunately, every day, workers enter these spaces ...

In the past, workers and would-be rescuers have become caught and, in some cases, killed needlessly in trenches that have collapsed suddenly, and with little to no warning. It has become commonplace ...