The Trench Shoring & Shielding Association (TSSA) serves the needs of AEM member manufacturers of trench shielding
and shoring products.
To promote and further the interests of the manufacturers of trench shielding and shoring equipment.
To go to a list of TSSA members, with links to their respective corporate web sites, please
click here.
TSSA is promoting the benefits of its member products to open cut contractors and their employees.
The following TSSA-developed publications are available as downloadable PDF documents at no charge. These copyrighted
documents are made available for industry use and benefit only. They may be downloaded and distributed within a
manufacturer's, distributor's or contractor's organization, provided that they are always transmitted in their
complete form. These documents may not be reproduced in any form for public distribution or consumption without the
prior written consent of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
| Please note: To read these files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download here. |
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This brochure discusses eight reasons why the use of proper trench support will save you money. To download, please click here. |
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This brochure lists a variety of practices and methods that should or should not be followed in order to avoid potential trenching hazards. To download, please click here. |
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This 16-page booklet provides a basic introduction to trench shoring and shielding practices, including selection and use of the appropriate trench protection method. To download, please click here. |
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Trenching and Excavation Links
For a list of links addressing safety and damage prevention, click
here.
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