directly implement these technologies, Malloy acknowledges their growing influence, particularly in the context of insurance coverage.“These apps are being used increasingly,” he says, noting that many of NAXSA’s contractor customers are integrating them into their safety protocols to minimize risk exposure. TRENCH SAFETY SUMMITS AND EXPANDING OUTREACH NAXSA has built a reputation not just for advocating safety standards but also for creating tangible, handson learning experiences that bring the industry together. A major part of this effort is the annual Trench Safety Summits, events designed to educate and demonstrate best practices for workers on the ground. These summits, which began in 2018, bring together industry competitors and stakeholders to collaborate on safety education. Each year, the summits are held in different locations to maximize regional participation. McKee notes upcoming events in Pennsylvania and Florida, along with a March summit in Southern California which is poised to be a record-setting event. “It should be a record-setter if we do it right,” Malloy says 27 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11 NORTH AMERICAN EXCAVATION SHORING ASSOCIATION
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