At the start of every year, contractors look ahead at schedules, backlog, and the work that needs to get done. It’s a natural reset — a chance to improve processes, tighten operations, and raise standards where it matters most.
That includes trench safety.
Before the first excavation of the year begins, there’s a question worth asking — not just as a requirement, but as a responsibility:
Am I offering the safest trench solution possible, or simply the one that’s most convenient?
Because decisions made before the trench is opened often determine how safely the work inside it gets done.
Access and Availability Matter More Than Most Realize
One of the most overlooked factors in trench safety is access to the right equipment at the right time. When protection depends on rentals, scheduling, or last-minute coordination, safety decisions can become reactive.
When trench boxes are already on hand, familiar to the crew and appropriate for the work, protection becomes part of the process instead of a disruption to it.
To make sure your crew always has the right protection on hand, check KUNDEL’s current inventory. Knowing what’s available can save time, reduce risk, and make planning a lot easier.
Raising the Standard Going Into the New Year
Trench safety is equally just about meeting requirements as it is setting high expectations.
More contractors are recognizing that leadership in safety means planning protection into the job from the start, not treating it as a secondary consideration. That mindset sends a clear message to crews: their safety is part of the plan, not an afterthought.
A simple standard helps reinforce that commitment:
If there’s no box, the work doesn’t start.
No box. No excuses.
Ask the Question Before the Dig Starts
Instead of waiting until excavation begins to decide whether protection is needed, ask the better question upfront:
Is the trench protection we’re planning to use the safest option for this specific job? Here’s the questions you should be asking:
- Is the system designed for the trench depth and width?
- Does it suit the soil conditions on site?
- Is it rated and inspected for structural integrity?
- Can it be deployed safely and efficiently by the crew?
- Does it allow for safe access and workflow inside the trench?
- Is it compatible with the equipment and materials being used on site?
- Has it been approved or recommended by trusted standards or authorities?
Taking the time to choose the right system early helps eliminate uncertainty later, and the KUNDEL Titan Series trench boxes are engineered to provide the right protection for the job, every time.
Built With Responsibility at the Core
For three generations, KUNDEL has been family-owned and guided by a belief that doing the work right means taking care of people first.
The Titan Series trench boxes are engineered to perform in real-world conditions and are built for durability, reliability, and consistent use across demanding jobsites.