FAQs about trench safety & shoring
United Rentals carries trench safety products that keep your crew safe underground. From trench shields and hydraulic shoring equipment to bedding containers and more, you can rely on our broad inventory of trench safety and shoring rentals. We also offer a full supply of confined space safety equipment, including gas monitors/detectors, confined space retrieval systems and confined space blowers. As North America’s largest supplier of specialized trench safety rental products and safety training, United Rentals proudly offers trench safety resources. Our experts are equipped to help with all your trenching needs, from design planning to on-site consultation. We can build site-specific engineered trenching systems using our rental equipment or customer-owned equipment. Learn how United Rentals trench shoring solutions were used to dig in tight spots such as areas next to functioning roadways and utilities. Plus, our safety training courses will keep your crew up to speed on the latest safety regulations and techniques.
Check out our helpful guide on trench safety and learn more about trench safety and shoring in our FAQ section below.
Shoring refers to a structural support system. It’s typically a system of bracing using wood or metal poles and beams to support trench shields and prevent soil, rocks, utilities and sometimes paved roads from caving in while workers complete trench projects.
A trench box is a system designed to protect workers from the pressure and weight of the soil in the event of a cave-in. Trench boxes can also be called trench shields or trench sheets.
The three things that define a confined space are limited or restricted means of entry or exit, the space is not intended for continuous human occupancy and the space is large enough for a human to enter and conduct work. Need more help? United Rentals has confined space solutions experts who can provide additional support.