Trench Safety Solutions

What United Rentals Does Differently

From small-scale utility excavations to end-to-end engineered solutions, United Rentals provides the onsite support and trench equipment needed to complete your project efficiently and safely.

  • Local – 100+ Trench Safety locations worldwide
  • Expertise – Dedicated support from registered professional engineers (RPEs) and trench safety specialists
  • Compliance – North America’s largest provider of trench safety training programs
Events

Trench Safety Training & Events

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Introducing the Engineered Systems Project Brief

Streamline your project needs by filling out the United Rentals Engineered Systems Project Brief, providing the opportunity for more detailed information to get you what you need more efficiently.

 

Products

Trench Safety Equipment

With our advanced, cost-effective trench products, you can select the most secure excavation method for your project.

Trench Shielding
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Trench Shielding

Our comprehensive trench shielding line includes popular shields as well as heavy-duty models.

Trench Shoring
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Trench Shoring

United Rentals maintains the largest inventory of trench shoring rental equipment in the industry.

Engineered Systems
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Engineered Systems

Our in-house engineering department provides custom underground solutions that fit your project and budget.

Road Plates
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Road Plates

United Rentals carries a wide range of road plate sizes.

Infrastructure Testing Equipment
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Infrastructure Testing Equipment

We cover all needs for infrastructure testing, blocking and deflection equipment to make sure lines pass inspection and meet owner requirements. 

Composite Ground Protection Mats
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Composite Ground Protection Mats

Create a strong, durable, uniform surface for access in special environments, stabilization for heavy equipment or simple ground protection.

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A Partner for Every Phase of Your Project

From site setup to structural and underground work to core construction operations – United Rentals delivers solutions and technology for every phase of your project

Podcasts

Trench Safety Podcasts

Behind the Standards with United Rentals

Project Spotlight

Kissick Construction and United Rentals power Kansas City’s historic sewer overhaul

Kissick Trench project

Summary

Kissick Construction is leveraging United Rentals' slide rail shoring system to safely and efficiently execute complex excavations as part of Kansas City’s $5 billion Overflow Control Program, the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history. The modular system ensures ground stability near active roadways and utilities, improving safety, minimizing disruptions, and streamlining installation with existing equipment.

Challenge

Safely and efficiently excavating deep trenches near active roadways, utilities, and other critical infrastructure during Kansas City’s massive sewer and stormwater system overhaul, while preventing ground movement, maintaining traffic flow, and complying with environmental regulations.

Impact

Enhanced safety and stability during excavations, minimized ground movement and risk of collapse, uninterrupted traffic flow on busy roadways like Gregory Boulevard, and reduced delays associated with reconstruction. Additionally, the use of United Rentals' slide rail shoring system streamlined installation processes, allowing Kissick Construction to complete complex digs efficiently while meeting project deadlines.

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More About Trench Safety

Trench Safety Guide

Download United Rental's Guide to Trench Safety

Working in trenches and other excavations is one of construction’s most dangerous activities, but there are safety precautions and regulations in place to make most trench accidents preventable.

United Rentals presents a Guide to Trench Safety to put the real consequences of trench and excavation accidents into perspective — and to serve as an overview to help you create a strong culture of trench and excavation safety.

Download our e-book and contact a United Rental's Trench Safety expert today to learn how we can help you.

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Trench Safety Videos
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Trench Safety Videos

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