NOTICE:

OSHA publications are now primarily digital, making them easier to access and share. Some print items are offered. Visit the “All Publications” listing to view what’s available.

Trenching and Excavation

Earth Boring Machines

(OSHA HIB 06-04-1990 - ) (English: HTML )

Hazards of Inadequately Securing Hydraulic Excavator Buckets When Using Quick Coupling Devices

(OSHA SHIB 07-22-2005 - ) (English: PDF )

Trench Collapses Can Be Deadly: OSHA Alert

(OSHA 3971 - ) (English: PDF )
(OSHA 4184 - ) (Español: PDF )

Trench Safety QuickCard

(OSHA 3243 - ) (English: PDF )
(OSHA 3243 - ) (Español: PDF )

Trench Safety: Slope It. Shore It. Shield It. Sticker

(OSHA 0088 - ) (English: PDF )
(OSHA 0089 - ) (Español: PDF )

Trenching and Excavation Safety

(OSHA 2226 - ) (English: PDF )

Trenching and Excavation Safety Fact Sheet

(OSHA FS-3476 - ) (English: PDF )
(OSHA FS-3480 - ) (Español: PDF )

Trenching Poster

(OSHA 3215 - ) (English: PDF )
(OSHA 3255 - ) (Español: PDF )

Trenching Safety: 5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe

(OSHA 3974 - ) (English: PDF )

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

(OSHA HIB 08-31-1990 - ) (English: HTML )