Differences Between the New Confined Space Entry Standard for Construction and 1910.146

Gas monitor for confined space by National Trench Safety

This is a brief summary of some of the differences found in the construction confined space standard (1926 Subpart AA) compared to the confined space standard for general industry (1910.146).  This is not detailed and not at all to be considered exhaustive. The first difference is that some key definitions are introduced that are not … Read more

National Trench Safety (NTS) Announces Second Cash Dividend Payout

Houston, Texas – October 5, 2022 – National Trench Safety (NTS), a leader in trench safety solutions and a Tailwind Capital portfolio company, announced on September 29th that qualifying employees will receive a cash dividend under the NTS Team Ownership Program (TOP). This is the second dividend payment that employees have received under TOP. As … Read more

National Trench Safety acquires Vellano Shoring and Supply

August 1, 2022 National Trench Safety (NTS) announces the acquisition of Vellano Shoring and Supply.   National Trench Safety, the leading independent national provider of trench shoring and safety solutions, has acquired the assets and operations of Vellano Shoring and Supply, a provider of trench safety rentals and sales with locations in Buffalo and Albany, … Read more

National Trench Safety Announces New Chief Financial Officer, Van Welch

Houston, Texas- May 17, 2022- National Trench Safety is pleased to announce the appointment of Van A. Welch as Chief Financial Officer. Van is responsible for finance, accounting, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance. As a senior member of the executive team, Van reports directly to CEO Phil Mason. Mr. Welch brings over 40 years of experience … Read more

Three-Sided Trench Shield Configuration Used During Pier Structure Foundation Pour

As part of an ongoing project at a large Florida airport, a contractor needed to pour pier structures to support the transit system that would move travelers from the parking garage to the terminals. This phase of the project would require two excavations, each 16-ft square and 10-ft deep in a sandy Type C-60 Soil. … Read more

National Trench Safety (NTS) Announces Opening of New Nashville, TN Operation

HOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety (NTS), a Houston-based company and leader in trench safety and engineering solutions, announces the opening of its newest full-service branch operation located in Nashville, TN on April 1, 2022. “We are thrilled to be entering the market in the Nashville community and the surrounding areas,” said Gary Bushong, South District Manager. … Read more

NAXSA and NUCA Promote Trench Safety Stand Down to Raise Awareness

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is once again promoting a National Trench and Excavation Stand Down to raise awareness of the dangers in excavation work to prevent injuries and death related to these hazards.  This year NUCA is joined in promoting the event by the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) and its members … Read more

National Trench Safety (NTS) Announces Opening of New Red Bluff, CA Operation

HOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety (NTS), a Houston-based company and leader in trench safety and engineering solutions, announces the opening of its newest full-service branch operation located in Red Bluff, California on Thursday, January 20, 2022. “We are thrilled to be entering the market in the Red Bluff community and the surrounding areas,” said Dan Dutcher, … Read more

National Trench Safety (NTS) Announces First Cash Dividend Payout

Houston, Texas- December 10, 2021- National Trench Safety (NTS), a leader in trench safety solutions, and a Tailwind Capital owned business, announced December 3rd that qualifying employees will receive their first cash dividend payout under the new Employee Equity Participation Program (EEPP). In an industry first, NTS declared in September that up to $8,000,000 of … Read more