Workshop - Enhancing Safe Work Practices for Trenching and Excavating

When it comes to trenching and excavation work, crews face complex and potentially life-threatening challenges.

Accidents happen. Injuries are preventable. Together, we can make these jobs safer, smarter, and more responsive for all workers.

In partnership with the University of Alberta, AMHSA is hosting an interactive, collaborative in-person workshop.

We’ll explore:

1. How trenching and excavation work is actually done in the field
2. How we can better support real-time decision-making through practical tools, shared knowledge, and innovations.

The insights gathered from this session will inform the development of best practices, decision aids, and schematics to support safe, efficient trenching operations.

The workshop will be held at the Manufacturers’ Health & Safety Association at 54 Queensland Crescent in Red Deer.

your role

Working in groups, you will leverage your operational expertise to:

1. Review two bowtie models (trenching & excavations and working near water bodies).
2. Test hazard/risk and barrier controls identified with three or four decision tree pathways.
3. Explore “Work as Done” vs. “Work as Imagined” (written procedure) perspective.
4. Contribute to the design and validation of user-friendly resources and a web app.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided as a token of our appreciation!

Who are we looking for?

Are you a fit? Help drive the next steps in trenching and excavation safety.

Register