Ohio Laborers' Training Center

Trench Safety is No Joke. It's a Matter of Life and Death.

June is Trench Safety Month, a time to raise awareness in the industry and among our members about one of the most dangerous activities in construction. Trench cave-ins remain a leading cause of fatalities in our industry.

In any situation, a trench 5 feet deep or greater must be protected using sloping, shoring, or shielding to prevent cave-ins. Just one cubic yard of soil can weigh up to 3,000 pounds, enough to crush bones, damage vital organs, and cause fatal injuries in seconds.

Before you enter a trench, make sure the proper protective systems are in place. No job is worth the risk.

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟

We are excited to welcome TWO new Maintenance Technicians to our team — please help us congratulate 👏 Anthony Gilmore and Josh Grenell!

🔧 Anthony brings an incredible variety of experience including:
🚜 Equipment operation & heavy machinery
⚙️ Mechanical & fleet maintenance
💡 Electrical work
🚰 Plumbing, water & air systems
🏢 Building systems & facility equipment
…and so much more!

🚌 Josh currently serves as the bus mechanic for Danville Local Schools and previously worked in maintenance for East Knox Local Schools. On top of that, he proudly serves the community as a 🚒 firefighter for East Knox!

🎉 Both Anthony and Josh will be joining us in early June, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them on board!

Be sure to give them a warm welcome when you see them around next month! 👋😊

Here to make sure classes run smoothly, and ensure materials are ready, it's our lovely Curriculum Administrator, Ginny Crochran✨

Ginny works behind the scenes to prepare instructional materials for classes at OLTC and at the local union halls and contractor locations. Ginny also provides certification cards for members upon successful completion of training courses.

Thank you for all that you do, Ginny!