
What United Rentals Trench Safety does differently
United Rentals will help you find a customized, cost-effective rental solution for your specific excavation needs. With over 92 Trench Safety locations and the largest fleet of shoring and underground excavation rental equipment in North America, we make sure you get what you need, when you need it, on time and on budget.
Our comprehensive support program is here to guide you from start to finish. From experienced in-house Registered Professional Engineers (RPEs) who help design your plan, to your own dedicated account manager, we partner with you every step of the way to ensure your operations run smoothly and safely.
Trench Safety Training & Events
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Confined Spaces in Construction

Excavation Safety for Competent Person

OSHA 10 Hour Construction

Confined Spaces in Construction

Excavation Safety for Competent Person
Trench Safety Equipment
With our advanced, cost-effective trench products, you can select the most secure excavation method for your project.

Trench Shielding
Our comprehensive trench shielding line includes popular shields as well as heavy-duty models.

Trench Shoring
United Rentals maintains the largest inventory of trench shoring rental equipment in the industry.

Engineered Systems
Our in-house engineering department provides custom underground solutions that fit your project and budget.

Road Plates
United Rentals carries a wide range of road plate sizes.

Confined Space Equipment
A single source for all your confined space equipment needs.

Infrastructure Testing Equipment
We cover all needs for infrastructure testing, blocking and deflection equipment to make sure lines pass inspection and meet owner requirements.

Composite Ground Protection Mats
Create a strong, durable, uniform surface for access in special environments, stabilization for heavy equipment or simple ground protection.
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