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Federal OSHA (and correspondingly, the Nevada Office of OSHA) recently issued a press release on enhanced enforcement initiatives it is launching in response to an increase in trench-related fatalities.
In response, OSHA will perform more than 1,000 trench inspections nationwide. They may stop by and inspect any excavation site during their daily duties.
As part of the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, SCATS (the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section) provides free, confidential consultation and safety services to assist Nevada contractors in OSHA compliance. If you would like to attend their August 5th class, you may register here.
If you would like to sign up for the NV SCATS press releases, please scroll to the bottom of the attached website and follow the prompts to sign up for their newsletter.
To read the full release, click here.
If you have any questions related to trench-safety guidelines, please reach out directly to the NV OSHA office or your safety consultants to ensure proper compliance.
