No matter where the quote’s origins, it’s still true – especially in trench safety as hazards are ... plate or steel sheeting placed behind a box is not allowed without an RPE approval.

Crews have pulled the person out. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Fire Department crews are trying to get out a person trapped in a trench box. Trench boxes are used to hold up the sides of ...

For example, Hendry cites, "Trenching 18 ft. deep and pulling two trench boxes will dictate a 35- to 45-ton machine configured with the right length arm to reach your depth, but also with the ...