FACTS
Primary hazards and types of injuries associated with trenching and irrigation in landscaping. 1. Trench Collapses: One of the most dangerous hazards is a trench collapse, which can bury workers under several tons of soil, leading to asphyxiation, crush injuries, or fatalities.- The lack of protective systems like trench boxes or shoring increases the risk of cave-ins.
- Failure to accurately map and mark utility locations before digging is a common cause of these incidents.
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