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At United Rentals, we know that a safe work environment is a productive one. As a leader in the industry, United Rentals is a dedicated trench safety advocate. We know it pays for contractors, owners and engineers to understand and adhere to pertinent trench protection requirements. You cannot afford to lose valuable time on repairs or inspection delays. Therefore, each and every one of our trench safety branches has a designated expert who can bring you up-to-speed on the latest OSHA standards and regulations. We have the information you need to stay up to code, up-to-date on the latest methods, and steps ahead of the competition.

 

News and Articles

The underground construction business is growing and changing every day, and
United Rentals want to ensure that you are up on industry developments, news and trends. Learn more about all of our latest products, programs and services.

 

Articles

Date Publication Article
December 2011 Rental Equipment Register; RERmag.com United Rentals Buys RSC in Industry's Largest Merger
December 2011 Rental Equipment Register; RERmag.com United Rentals Acquires Blue Mountain Equipment Rental
October 2011 Rental Pulse United Rentals Expands Trench Safety Rental Operations
September 2011 Grading & Excavation Contractor Slide Rail Rules
December 2010 Rental Equipment Register; RERmag.com United Rentals Expands Power and HVAC Operations in Three States
December 2010 Rental Pulse United Rentals partners with Common Ground Alliance
July - August 2010 Grading & Excavation Contractor Joe Dixon comments on Rent vs Buy, "To Have or Have Not" Jobsite Accessories
July 2010 Water Efficiency Magazine UR to participate in Congressional Briefing
June 2010 Building Online BuildingOnline.com United Rentals Expands Safety Training for Customers
September 2009 AllBusiness.com Rental exec sees positives from current economic crisis
September 2009 Grading and Excavation Magazine Underground and Under Budget
July 2009 Underground Construction Magazine Rental Market Economic Waves


Industry News

Date Publication Article
Thu, 16 Feb 2012
11:32:05 EST
Google News Coble Trench Safety sold to United Rentals - Bizjournals.com
Wed, 15 Feb 2012
5:33:00 EST
Google News United Rentals Acquires Specialist Coble Trench Safety - Rental Equipment Register (registration)
Wed, 15 Feb 2012
11:57:33 EST
Google News Company cited for trenching hazards in Springs, Wheat Ridge - Colorado Springs Gazette
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
10:59:57 EST
Google News Friday Briefing - FairWarning (blog)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
4:29:10 EST
Google News Judge orders Daisy Construction to pay $59000 - Newark Post
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
4:03:13 EST
Google News Contractor fined $169k for trench hazards - The Construction Index
Fri, 18 Nov 2011
4:06:32 EST
Google News Wiveliscombe trench tragedy victim named - This is The West Country
Fri, 11 Nov 2011
8:01:21 EST
Google News Wis. contractor faces 5 OSHA safety violations - BusinessWeek
Fri, 11 Nov 2011
2:33:20 EST
Google News Safety expert gives evidence to inquest into death of Andrew Lancaster in ... - Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Fri, 21 Oct 2011
4:09:25 EDT
Google News Man dies in trench cave in - Crookston Daily Times
Wed, 17 Aug 2011
12:11:51 EDT
Google News United Rentals to Acquire Ontario Laser in Canada - ForConstructionPros.com
Wed, 17 Aug 2011
10:02:08 EDT
Google News Sask. company fined for workplace safety violation - CTV Regina
Tue, 26 Jul 2011
12:49:36 EDT
Google News Monday’s Water News: Jefferson County (Ala.) to Make Bankruptcy Decision Thursday
Tue, 5 Jul 2011
12:14:59 EDT
Google News High cost of low bids: Environmental, safety violators get stimulus contracts - The Forecaster
Wed, 15 Jun 2011
5:54:39 EDT
Google News City awarded $15000 grant to purchase security equipment - Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat
Tue, 17 May 2011
7:52:49 EDT
Google News Tuesday’s Water News: Wall at Treatment Plant Collapses Causing a 600,000 Gallon Sewage Spill
Wed, 13 Apr 2011
8:22:19 EDT
Google News New York City Construction Accident Attorney Supports Raising Awareness About ... - PR Web (press release)
Tue, 12 Apr 2011
10:57:58 EDT
Google News Services are Critical in Trench Safety Rent vs. Buy
Mon, 4 Apr 2011
3:54:39 EDT
Google News Trenching Hazards Pile Up $115000 in Penalties for Ala. Contractor - Occupational Health & Safety
Fri, 1 Apr 2011
8:19:42 EDT
Google News OSHA Investigates Companies After Trench Rescue - KMGH Denver

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