AGC/VT Weekly Contractor Update

June 8, 2026

Trenching Safety By the Numbers

If your crew will be working around excavations this season, take a few minutes to watch this week's Toolbox Talk.

Richard and Ben break down trenching safety by the numbers: spoil pile setbacks, ladder requirements, trench protection, access and egress, air monitoring, trench boxes, and the key measurements every contractor should know before digging.

3 Things VT Contractors Need to

Know This Week

Next week is Osha's Trench Safety Stand Down Week. Review key trenching requirements, including inspections, spoil pile setbacks, ladder access, trench protection, and Dig Safe requirements HERE.
The Legislature wrapped up its work for the year, but plenty of items remain on the punch list. Housing, transportation, education funding, workforce development, and permitting reform all saw movement this session. Read our end-of-session view from the field HERE.
June is National Construction Safety Month. Each week highlights key topics including roadway safety, holistic employee wellbeing, slips, trips and falls, and hazard recognition. Access weekly resources and safety materials to use with your crews throughout the month HERE.