There are some obvious hazards in this picture that make it a great tool for training and learning. Share this image with your crew and see how many hazards they spot. Then discuss why they are hazardous, how these hazards can be corrected, and what they would do if they were asked to work in this excavation. Here are six violations found in this scene along with explanations for each.

1. There are no protective systems in place – no shoring, sloping, or use of a trench box.a. Unless trench walls are solid rock, no one should enter a trench deeper […]

   This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.

   To request portal access, send an email to losscontrol@coactionspecialty.com with “Coaction LC Portal” in the subject line and include your policy number in the email body.