How to Choose the Right Trench Safety Equipment Jan 15 Choosing the Right Trench Protection System for Safety and Productivity The excavation industry is evolving with new methods, new designs, new concepts and new expectations. With this inevitable evolution its more important than ever to maintain adherence to the standards and protocols which protect our trench workers. Each OSHA regulation or mandate can be traced back to a mishap (or near mishap) of one of our own, discounting the value of these lessons from the past in an effort to “Save time” or “cut costs” undermines safety and efficiency; true progress comes from investing in smarter planning, proper training, and using protective systems designed for both safety and productivity. OSHA has provided the standard 1926 Subpart P App F as a means to identifying which protective system to use within specific excavation types. These systems can be subcategorized as 1.) S loping (Sloping system) means a method of protecting employ...