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One cubic yard of dirt can weigh as much as a car.

Now imagine that immense weight looming over you as you work in a trench.

This Trench Safety Stand Down take time to pause work, huddle with your crew, and reinforce life-saving safety protocols.

Before anyone steps into a trench, remember:

1. Slope it: Angle the trench walls. The required angle depends on soil type. In general: the less steep the angle, the better.

2. Shore it: Install aluminum hydraulic bracers or other types of supports to prevent soil movement.

3. Shield it: Use trench boxes or other supports to shield workers from cave-ins.

Don't make your trench a grave. Take the time to reinforce the need for safety in trench work.

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