July 2026

Excavation safety is getting worse – and weather isn’t the reason

Excavation safety is getting worse – and weather isn’t the reason - 13/07/26

Excavation safety is moving in the wrong direction. In this latest article, Groundforce Shorco Engineering Director Oliver Smith examines why a 50% increase in excavation safety breaches cannot simply be attributed to poor weather. Instead, he explores the underlying issues driving the trend and outlines why stronger planning, engineering expertise and a renewed focus on safe excavation practices are essential to reversing it.

Oliver Smith

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