As trainers, Eric Partenheimer and Kris Graham get asked very similar questions during classes about sloping and benching. They address these questions and clarify some confusion about Appendix B of the OSHA Excavation standard. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rent…

Many contractors get confused about how to work safely in trenches located around manholes. We discuss several methods that can be used to help with this process. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The…

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident. In this second part of our two part interview, he discusses how his life and attitudes towards jobsite safety have changed since the incident. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyeve…

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident. In this first part of our two part interview, he discusses the conditions that existed, what led to the emergency, and the actions needed to get him out of that situation alive. For more content such as webinars or training class inf…

Shoring and shielding are both effective means of trench protection but are not the same. SME Chad Lindsley explains the difference and applications of each. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The info…

Falls are the #1 fatality hazard in construction. So why don't more workers protect themselves and what do they need to know? Luke Borlee with almost 20 years experience in both the military and civilian life does a deeper dive into these questions. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Di…

Diana Hernandez - bilingual trainer - discusses the complexities of bilingual training and that the best way to deliver training to groups of mixed languages is to separate the classes. There are many reasons for this, one being that OSHA requires training to be performed in a language and vocabulary the employee can understand. For more content su…

We continue our conversation with special guest John Dimos-CIH as we discuss the history and specifics of confined spaces. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, view…

Special guest John Dimos-CIH discusses the history and specifics of confined spaces. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcas…

We debunk the common misconception about the "5 Foot Rule" for trench safety! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are g…

"Connected" or "Smart" jobsite technology doesn't just mean that Big Brother is always watching! Listen to Kevin Noonan explain how this technology makes a jobsite safer, more productive, and perhaps greener! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing thi…

OSHA identifies Permit Required Confined Spaces and Non-Permit Confined Spaces, but what is this "Alternate Entry" confined space? We sit down to clarify one of the more confusing portions of both the General Industry and Construction Confined Space standards. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyev…

Episode #23 - Hear the owner of a midsized company in Michigan talk about what shaped his attitudes towards safety and the "Seven Summits" to achieve in business, the Mt. Everest of which is safety! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast …

Episode #22 - All organizations have a safety culture. The key is creating one that is effective and will strengthen your company. Nate Healy of Michel's Pipeline sits down with safety professional Joe Wise of United Rentals to explain some of the creative steps they've taken to establish and maintain their continuously evolving safety culture. For…

Episode #21 - A registered professional engineer provides an in depth explanation of tabulated data and why understanding this document is critical in the safe use of trench safety solutions. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for inf…

Episode #20 - A registered professional engineer provides an in depth explanation of tabulated data and why understanding this document is critical in the safe use of trench safety solutions. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for inf…

Episode #19 - Equipment used for safe Temporary Traffic Control operations is discussed. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the po…

Episode #18 - The differences, similarities, and application of these two standards are discussed and clarified. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opi…

Episode #17 - Different dewatering and shoring solutions in wet conditions are discussed and how these solutions depend on each other are explained. NOTE: In all excavations, some degree of dewatering is required at the bottom of excavations where water has accumulated or is accumulating. For more content such as webinars or training class informat…

Episode #16 - Two equipment industry experts discuss safety considerations when using trench safety and other types of equipment in seasonal conditions. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The informati…

Episode #15 - Two safety professionals discuss safe Trench Safety Equipment handling practices. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in…

Episode #14 - Similarities and differences in each countries' approach to safety regulation are discussed. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in…

Episode #13 - Two safety professionals discuss safe Trench Safety Equipment handling practices. For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in…

Episode #12 - Listen to three experienced trainers discuss the key terms associated with the Confined Space Entry process in this second part of a special two part episode! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes…

Episode #11 - Listen to three experienced trainers discuss the key terms associated with the Confined Space Entry process in this first part of a special two part episode! For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com! Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes…

Episode #10 - A conversation about how training became the key takeaway from a survey conducted by the Center for Construction Research and Training to find out why the number of trench injuries and fatalities continue to rise year after year. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United …

Episode #9 - Differences and similarities of Confined Spaces and Enclosed Spaces are discussed and explained. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided…

Episode #8 - Hear a tale about how procedures for a confined space entry weren't followed and the fortunate series of events that kept this story from being a tragic one! For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The in…

Episode #7 - Understanding the role tabulated data plays in trench/excavation safety solutions. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcas…

Episode #6 - A description of how to use, maintain, and test this small, yet very important device. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the po…

Episode #5 - A review of the virtual Trench Safety Stand Down events sponsored by United Rentals with special guest, Trench Collapse survivor Eric Giguere! For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, stat…

Episode #4 - Explanation of the OSHA Consultation Program. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not …

Episode #3 - Clarification of when site specific engineering is needed and common solutions for engineered excavation protection. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, a…

Episode #2 - Ten of the most common myths in trenches and excavations are reviewed and clarified. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podc…

Episode #1 - Discussion of the qualifications, roles and responsibilities of the Competent Person in excavation, confined space, and other construction operations. For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com Disclaimer: United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The informati…