Trenching and Excavation Safety Taskforce (TEST)

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1 dead, 2 seriously injured after pit collapses in North York, police say Pit collapsed on 3 men while they were fixing a sewer pipe, police say A man is dead and two others are seriously injured after a pit collapsed on them on Wednesday, Toronto police say. Police said the men were fixing a sewer pipe in the Bayview Avenue and Ruddington Avenue area when the pit collapsed at about 5:25 p.m. Platoon Chief Chris Rowland, spokesperson for Toronto Fire Services, said the three workers were inspecting water pipes in an excavation behind a facility, inserting a camera in a pipe, when one of the walls of the site buckled and a large amount of soil fell on top of them. Rowland said Toronto Fire Services initially put ladders in the hole and brought shovels but quickly realized it was a trench rescue. Two crews with ropes went into the hole, he said. "Most of this digging, because it's on top of people, was done by hand. These guys were probably inside digging by hand for the better part of just over an hour to dig them out completely," Rowland said. "These two gentlemen survived because the two crews that were inside that hole risked their lives." Toronto Paramedics took the two men to hospital. Initially, police said the men suffered life-threatening injuries but later said their injuries were serious and non-life-threatening. "In my 38 years, I have never seen danger like this." Ontario's Ministry of Labour has taken over the investigation, according to police. CBC News has reached out to the ministry for further information. Source: https://lnkd.in/g9vzDkTR #ThinkInsideTheBox #ExcavateSafe #TrenchSafety #TrenchCollapse Zach Taylor

Mark your calendars for the 1st Florida #TrenchSafety Summit in Orlando. Join us and OSHA Alliance member NAXSA - North American Excavation Shoring Association for educational training and live demonstrations. Get all of your trenching questions answered by the experts! Save your spot, register here ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3C02b2a #Excavation #WorkSafety #Trenching

Join us for our NUCA/TEST Quarterly Update Meeting! 📅 Date: October 29, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain Time 🌐 Link: https://lnkd.in/gZsy5Qkd Don't miss our quarterly update meeting for the Trenching and Excavation Safety Taskforce. We need your help in shaping the future of trenching and excavation safety. Your ideas can make a real difference! Together, let's ensure this vital message reaches those who need to hear it most. Be a part of the change and join us! #ThinkInsideTheBox #TrenchSafety #ExcavateSafe NUCA: National Utility Contractors Association

Join us at the NAXSA - North American Excavation Shoring Association Florida Trench Safety Summit! 📅 When: Friday, November 22, 2024 📍 Where: Orlando, Florida This free, hands-on event brings Florida’s underground construction community together for a full day dedicated to enhancing trench safety and reducing jobsite risks. Highlights: ➡️Live Trench Rescue Demo by a local Fire Department rescue team ➡️Expert-led training presentations and safety demonstrations ➡️Raffles, giveaways, and great food throughout the day Register your team today to secure your spot in this must-attend event for anyone in the excavation and shoring field. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/e8hRn9Gy

You're invited to attend the NAXSA - North American Excavation Shoring Association Florida Trench Safety Summit on Friday, November 22nd in Orlando, Florida. This admission-free, educational event is dedicated to enhance safety practices and awareness within our underground construction community. A local Florida Fire Department rescue team will simulate a trench rescue to provide insight on the value keeping your worksite safe. Your support will enable us to train local crews to prevent accidents and promote safe excavation practices. Register your crew today for a full day of training presentations, demonstrations, raffles and food! https://lnkd.in/e8hRn9Gy

Don't miss your last chance to participate in the Trench & Excavation: Competent Person Training! The final session is just two weeks away. Join Contractor Academy, HCC - Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, United Rentals, Construction Education Foundation of Colorado, and Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services on Friday, November 8th. Register at https://lnkd.in/g4qyunEf Training topics include: • Introduction to Trench Safety • The OSHA Excavation Standard • Competent Person Responsibilities • Sloping, Shoring, Shielding Guidelines • Protective Systems Operations • Soil Analysis • Job Planning Spanish translation services available. #trenching #trenchingsafety #trenchsafetytraining #competentpersontraining #excavation #excavationsafety #excavationsafetytraining #safetyfirst#safetytraining #crazyforsafety #constructionsafety

Worksafe investigates after person ‘stuck under dirt’ rescued following ‘trench collapse’ A WorkSafe investigation is underway after two people were transported to Auckland Hospital following a trench collapse in a central city suburb. One person was seriously injured and a second person received moderate injuries, a police spokesperson said. WorkSafe’s investigation manager, Danielle Henry said it’s too early to determine exactly what went wrong here. “Our investigation is in its initial stages and the specifics will become clearer with time. “Excavation failures are particularly dangerous because they can occur quickly, limiting the ability of workers to escape, especially if the collapse is extensive.” A report of a person “stuck under dirt” in Rutherford Terrace, Meadowbank, was received around 2.55pm on Friday. “Emergency services are in attendance at a premises in Rutherford Terrace, Meadowbank after receiving a report at around 2.55pm that two people had been injured in a workplace incident,” a police spokesperson said. FENZ shift manager Josh Pennefather said, “It was a trench collapse. One person was stuck under the dirt.” A St John spokesperson said they responded with two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an operations manager. “Two people have been taken to Auckland Hospital...” Source: https://lnkd.in/ghBhyPWP #ThinkInsideTheBox #ExcavateSafe #TrenchSafety #TrenchCollapse #TrenchRescue

Join us for our NUCA/TEST Quarterly Update Meeting! 📅 Date: October 29, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain Time 🌐 Link: https://lnkd.in/gZsy5Qkd Don't miss our quarterly update meeting for the Trenching and Excavation Safety Taskforce. We need your help in shaping the future of trenching and excavation safety. Your ideas can make a real difference! Together, let's ensure this vital message reaches those who need to hear it most. Be a part of the change and join us! #ThinkInsideTheBox #TrenchSafety #ExcavateSafe NUCA: National Utility Contractors Association

Get excited!! Starting in January 2025 we'll be offering FREE, Trenching & Excavation Classes. These classes are funded by the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, aimed at advancing workplace safety, health training, and education. Be the first to hear updates about the class schedule and more information by signing up here https://lnkd.in/gtFUK-ir CEF CO OSHA Training Institute Education Center Construction Education Foundation of Colorado Associated General Contractors of Colorado Colorado Contractors Association Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs #workplacesafety #safetyfirst #trenchingsafety #excavationsafety #occupationalsafety #safetystandards #safetyculture #preventaccidents #employeesafetyn #safetycompliance #safetysolutions #safeworkenvironment #safetyawareness #accidentprevention #secureworkplace #constructionsafety #crazyforsafety #freeclasses