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As a founding member of NAXSA, I’m excited and proud to see what we built. Looking back… 10 years later as I come to the convention here in 2022, you can see that it’s now at a turning point. …

The United States Department of Labor is committed to the safety of American workers. Here are five things you should know to stay safe when working around trenches or excavations: - Ensure that there is a safe way to enter and exit. - Trenches must have cave-in protection. - Keep materials away from the edge of the trench. - Look for standing water or other hazards. - Never enter a trench unless it is properly inspected.

NAXSA is proud to welcome the Trenching and Excavation Safety Taskforce (T.E.S.T.) as a new partner to our organization. If you have not already followed them on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram, please take a moment to do so and share these sites with your team members. The Trenching and Excavation…

“There is no mystery about trench shoring and shielding — it protects dirt, it supports the dirt and there are different ways to do it. Things are less important and things are more important, but the most important thing is protecting somebody inside the trench in the excavation.” The…

I would like to talk about the association and the amazing group of subject matter experts — these people know this industry and they are the absolute best resource for anybody dealing with underground construction. NAXSA members and leaders deal with safety, they are the experts in safety, the…

Are all the good ones gone? That is what some of us may be wondering today as we operate our business. In today’s challenging job market, we are faced with a shortage of people. The cost of labor is rising and in some areas is at an all-time high. …

Since the beginning of 2021, there has been a lot of discussion about what to fund and how to fund infrastructure projects. Historically both political parties have promoted infrastructure as a way to stimulate jobs and the economy. Finally, near the end of last year, we had an approved Bill…

NAXSA was an organization that was founded on the premise of zero deaths in the construction industry related to underground excavations. …

Long-time shoring industry veteran Jon Lentz with Pro-Tec Equipment was kind enough to sit down with us after the convention and share his thoughts regarding his first NAXSA convention. Jon states he was always aware of NAXSA’s activities and the participation of many of his fellow employees and customers but…