We are excited to announce the 2025 Virginia Trench Safety Summit, scheduled for April 22, 2025, at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center (7093 Broad Neck Road, Hanover, VA 23069).
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, under the VOSH Institute for Learning & Outreach (VILO), along with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) are collaborating to provide state-of-the-art excavation and trench safety training and demonstrations to workers and contractors this spring. The Virginia Trench Safety Summit 2025 will kick off with keynote speaker Eric Giguere, sharing his dynamic story of survival after being buried alive in a trench collapse. He shares his experience and perspective in a powerful and compelling story, highlighting key elements of trench safety and rescue. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) staff will provide information on OSHA standard and key updates on trench safety best practices and compliance. The outdoor afternoon sessions include 3 live trench side demonstrations led by industry and safety experts. Demonstrations include hydraulic shoring, proper setting and use of aluminum and steel trench boxes, and a live trench rescue demonstration by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs in partnership with the Henrico County Division of Fire.
Registration is required for this free event, which includes breakfast and lunch. To learn more, please visit: https://www.naxsa.org/page/2025-virginia-trench-safety-summit
This event is key in DOLI VOSH’s mission to promote safe workplaces and employ best practices by creating a culture of Injury Free Careers (What IF?) in the Commonwealth. VILO supports that mission as Virginia’s Center for Excellence in the development of injury and illness free career culture. NAXSA is an OSHA Alliance Program Partner for Safe Trenching and Excavation Operations.
