Trench Safety Stand Down

Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) was first held in 2016 by NUCA, with OSHA joining as a partner a year later. A Safety Stand Down presents the opportunity for employers to talk directly to employees and others about safety. Companies can conduct a Trench Safety Stand Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity to draw attention to the specific hazards related to working in and around trenches/excavations. These Stand Downs focus on trench & excavation hazards and reinforce the importance of using trench protective systems and protecting workers from trenching hazards.