Behind the Standards with United Rentals

As trainers, Eric Partenheimer and Kris Graham get asked very similar questions during classes about sloping and benching. They address these questions and clarify some confusion about Appendix B of the OSHA Excavation standard.
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Disclaimer:
United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineers and other experts regarding specific circumstances, applicable rules, and applicable regulations is always recommended. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by United Rentals employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Rentals. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
​No part of this podcast may, without United Rentals’ prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

Many contractors get confused about how to work safely in trenches located around manholes. We discuss several methods that can be used to help with this process.
For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com
Disclaimer:
United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineers and other experts regarding specific circumstances, applicable rules, and applicable regulations is always recommended. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by United Rentals employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Rentals. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
​No part of this podcast may, without United Rentals’ prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident. In this second part of our two part interview, he discusses how his life and attitudes towards jobsite safety have changed since the incident.
For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com
Disclaimer:
United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineers and other experts regarding specific circumstances, applicable rules, and applicable regulations is always recommended. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by United Rentals employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Rentals. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
​No part of this podcast may, without United Rentals’ prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

On October 4, 2002, Eric Giguere was buried in a 6'6" deep trench and was fortunate enough to survive that incident. In this first part of our two part interview, he discusses the conditions that existed, what led to the emergency, and the actions needed to get him out of that situation alive.
For more content such as webinars or training class information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.com
Disclaimer:
United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineers and other experts regarding specific circumstances, applicable rules, and applicable regulations is always recommended. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by United Rentals employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Rentals. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
​No part of this podcast may, without United Rentals’ prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

Shoring and shielding are both effective means of trench protection but are not the same. SME Chad Lindsley explains the difference and applications of each.
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Disclaimer:
United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineers and other experts regarding specific circumstances, applicable rules, and applicable regulations is always recommended. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by United Rentals employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Rentals. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
​No part of this podcast may, without United Rentals’ prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.