Wyoming OSHA

07/10/2026

🚨 CRITICAL HEATWAVE ALERT 🚨
We have dangerous, extreme temperatures headed our way. Please look out for yourself and check on those who need extra help:
👶 Kids: Their bodies heat up 3 to 5 times faster than adults. Never leave them in a car, keep them indoors during peak heat (10 AM–4 PM), and push water constantly.
🧓 The Elderly: Call or visit older neighbors and family twice a day. Make sure their AC is working; if not, help them get to a cooling center or library.
👷 Workers: Drink a cup of water every 15–20 minutes. Take frequent breaks in the shade and use the buddy system to watch for dizziness or confusion.
🐾 Dogs: If the asphalt is too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws. Walk them early or late, never leave them in a car, and keep them inside with plenty of fresh water.
💧 Know the Warning Signs: Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If someone stops sweating, gets confused, vomits, or faints, call 911 immediately.
Stay safe, stay hydrated, and please share to look out for our community!

06/19/2026

🛡️ EXCAVATION SAFETY 🛡️
If a trench is 5 feet deep or deeper, a protective system is required by law. A single cubic yard of dirt can weigh as much as a car—never gamble on unprotected dirt walls.
We protect workers using the Three S's:
1. Sloping: Cutting trench walls back at an angle so the dirt can't slide.
2. Shoring: Using hydraulic jacks or timber to actively support the walls.
3. Shielding: Using heavy-duty steel trench boxes to protect workers if a cave-in happens.
Check out the breakdown below to see how these systems look in action. Finish the week strong and stay safe! For more information, please see 29 CFR subpart on OSHA.gov

06/18/2026

Know Your Dirt
🌱 EXCAVATION SAFETY🌱
To a safety pro, dirt isn't just dirt. Soil type dictates exactly how a trench must be protected to prevent a cave-in.
Your on-site Competent Person classifies soil into three main types:
● Type A (Most stable): Cohesive clays. Highly stable but still needs protection.
● Type B (Medium stability): Silt, sandy loam, and gravel. Requires extra caution.
● Type C (Least stable): Loose sand, gravel, or wet/seeping soil. Can collapse without warning.
Remember: Rain or vibrations can instantly turn Type A soil into dangerous Type C. Know your ground! For more information, please see 29 CFR subpart on OSHA.gov

06/16/2026

🗓️ Call Before You Dig

🚧 EXCAVATION SAFETY: STEP 1 🚧
Before a single shovel touches the dirt, you have to know what’s underneath. Hitting a buried utility line is expensive, disruptive, and dangerous.
Always call 811 (or your local location service) a few days before breaking ground.
● It’s the law: Nearly all states require utility marking.
● It’s free: Utilities will mark lines with flags or paint at no cost.
● Be precise: Hand-dig carefully within the marked tolerance zones.
Know what's below. Call 811 every time. For more information, please see 29 CFR subpart on OSHA.gov


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06/12/2026

Trench Safety Stand Down
June 15-19, 2026, is Trench Safety Stand Down week! Participation is open to all, members and non-members alike. There is no cost for this event. We encourage utility construction, residential construction, highway construction, plumbers, the military, unions, associations, educational institutions, and safety equipment manufacturers to participate.
📅 How to Participate:
Holding a Stand Down is simple. Take 15–20 minutes this week to:
1. Gather those working in and around trenches on your job site.
2. Talk about the specific hazards of your current project.
3. Review your protective systems and emergency procedures.
By taking a few minutes to talk about safety today, you can protect your workers and reduce the risks on your site. Let’s work together to bring those injury numbers down to zero! More information can be found here: https://nuca.com/events/tssd/
👉 Are you planning a Stand Down this week? Drop a picture of your crew or comment below to show your commitment to a safer jobsite!

05/05/2026

Wyoming OSHA Roadshow next week!!!!

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

3rd Annual Roadshow May 12-13, Cheyenne, Wyoming