North American Excavation Shoring Association

06/12/2026

The competent person is essential to safe excavation work.

Key points:
👉 Must conduct daily inspections of trenches and protective systems.
👉 Must identify hazards and have full authority to stop work.
👉 Must be trained in soil classification and protective systems.
👉 Must document all findings and corrective actions.

06/08/2026

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/family-of-worker-killed-in-madison-county-trench-collapse-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit/525-244a90de-cad2-4918-89e8-b4f4fff53025

Family of Enrique Chub Cao files suit after trench collapse tragedy. Uncover the safety lapses that led to this heartbreaking event.

06/04/2026

First ever North Carolina Trench Safety Summit! October 13 -- Newton, NC

Fun and educational trench safety training activities! FREE to employees and any contractor involved in underground construction or excavation. Plus, complimentary breakfast and lunch!

Advance registration required.

Sponsor and exhibitor spots available.


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The North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA), promotes the safe and efficient use of excavation shoring practices. Our goal? Zero deaths. Zero injuries. NAXSA members include manufacturers, engineers, rental companies/distributors, universities/educators, associates/suppliers and govern...

06/03/2026

https://www.ohscanada.com/utility-company-fined-175000-after-workplace-fatality/

Aecon Utilities Inc. has been fined $175,000 after a worker was fatally injured at a work site in King City, Ont.

06/02/2026

June 15-19, 2026 is Trench Safety Stand Down Week

Holding a Stand Down, focused on trench and excavation hazards and trench protective systems, can reduce the number of injuries/fatalities in our industry.

How can you participate? 👉 https://nuca.com/events/tssd/

Trench Safety Stand DownJune 15 – 19, 2026 WHat is TSSD? The goal of the event is to reach those working in and around trenches and excavations and provide information about current excava…

06/01/2026

https://hoodline.com/2026/05/trench-collapse-outside-long-beach-shelter-turns-fatal-on-power-job/

Worker killed in a trench collapse at Long Beach Rescue Mission; investigations are underway.

05/29/2026

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/05/19/worker-rescued-after-trench-collapse-buries-him-neck-down/

The Memphis Fire Department said a 12-foot trench collapsed, trapping the worker and burying him from the neck down. The department credited the employee’s coworkers for their rescue efforts and said nearby neighbors called 911.

05/28/2026

Our current Excavator newsletter is now available!

To see what NAXSA's been up to, click 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2p9pvjc6

05/27/2026

Shore Up for Safety week activities have reached over 5,000 people--people who now have a far better chance of getting home safely from a job site every day.

Stay tuned -- the numbers are still coming in...

Thank you to our Shore Up for Safety Week sponsors:
Sunbelt Rentals/Trench Safety
Trench Shoring Company

Your support has a huge impact!

05/26/2026

Today’s trenching and excavation safety reminder highlights the major hazards that lead to the most serious injuries.

Key points:
👉 Cave-ins are the leading cause of trench fatalities.
👉 OSHA requires protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding) for trenches 5 feet or deeper.
👉 A competent person must inspect the trench and surrounding area daily and as conditions change.