Citing unsafe trenching practices, the state Department of Labor and Industries has leveled a $168,000 fine against the Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District. In December, L&I inspectors photographed ...

There are many ways to dig a trench. Two methods for short distance trenching-dedicated walk-behind trenchers and compact utility loaders (CULs) with trenching attachments -- will give you the same ...

An irrigation district that serves customers in Benton and Yakima counties has been fined $168,000 for endangering its workers. The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries says this is the ...

Excavations and trenches have become so commonplace on work sites that some employers and employees have developed a sense of complacency with some of the most basic requirements of excavation safety.

Walk-behind trenchers range from mini trenchers designed for applications such as installing irrigation lines and dog fencing, to larger models capable of digging 3 feet into the ground. A staple in ...