Preplanning is always a great way to prevent potential hazards. When trenching operations are underway, many hazards are potentially present - such as employees being struck or the trench caving in.
The above picture, courtesy of David Risner, shows the subcontractor performing tight-quarters trenching with a spotter constantly observing to ensure the operator knows his machine’s location in relation to the wall and other hazards
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