Trench safety mishaps and other common mistakes can cause serious injury or loss of life. Unprotected trenches are the cause of numerous avoidable injuries every year. With proper preparation, safety procedures and regular inspections, this can be prevented. When working in trenches, it’s crucial to incorporate proper safety protections like: Sloping: Angling the trench walls away from the excavation site. Cutting: Creating stepped grades for certain types of soil. Shaving: Installing trench sup

WorkSafe is warning employers and workers to take trenching safety seriously following several incidents and fatalities in recent years. Hear from inspector Brian Chamberlin about the importance of following guidelines, developing a safe work method statement and maintaining safe practices when undertaking trenching works. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/safe-work-method-statements-swms | WorkSafe Victoria