Trench Safety Stand Down
WHat is TSSD?
The goal of the event is to reach those working in and around trenches and excavations and provide information about current excavation requirements and safety procedures. Trench Safety Stand Down week presents the opportunity for employers to talk directly to employees about the importance of safety at the job site. Stand Downs focus on trench & excavation hazards and reinforce the importance of using trench protective systems and protecting workers from trenching hazards. By holding a Stand Down at your jobsite, you can reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries that occur each year in our industry.
How To Participate
June 16-20, 2025 is Trench Safety Stand Down week! Participation is open to all, members and non-members alike. There is no cost for this event. We encourage utility construction, residential, highway construction, plumbers, military, unions, associations, educational institutes, and safety equipment manufacturers to participate. Scroll down for materials to use during your Stand Down week.
NUCA will email a Certificate of Participation to all participating companies. Helmet stickers for individuals will be mailed to the address provided on the TSSD form, linked below. Please allow several weeks for our safety team to process your submission.
If you have any questions about the online submission form, please contact Ed DeNeale
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TSSD RESOURCES FOR YOUR STAND DOWN Download materials, watch webinars, and access training resources to ensure a successful TSSD
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NUCA will publish the list of names of participating organizations on the NUCA website and in our printed publications after the conclusion of the event. Please feel free to send in any photos taken during your stand down to Catie Amsden at catie@nuca.com. They may be used in our publications and across social media to encourage other companies to follow your company’s lead and emphasize trench safety all year long.