This NIOSH Safety and Health Topic web page on trenching and excavation provides statistics and publications on this common construction hazard.
This NIOSH Workplace Solutions website describes ways to prevent injuries and accidents when working with excavators and backhoes.
This OSHA website contains links for trenching and excavation safety. This includes hazard recognition, evaluation, control and compliance. The link to OSHA's Excavation standard is provided.
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