2026 Trench Safety Stand Down | FREE Lunch & Safety Expo

Whether you’re in the field, managing crews, or focused on jobsite safety, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
About this Event

Join NUCA of Iowa for the 2026 Trench Safety Stand Down — a FREE industry event dedicated to promoting trench and excavation safety through education, live demonstrations, and collaboration across the underground utility industry.

This year’s event will feature a live mock trench rescue presented by the West Des Moines and Urbandale Fire Departments, hands-on demonstration stations, trench safety experts, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, and practical safety discussions designed for contractors, field crews, supervisors, municipalities, and industry partners.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Watch a live trench rescue demonstration
• Visit with trench safety and equipment experts
• Explore hands-on safety stations
• Connect with contractors, municipalities, and industry peers
• Learn best practices for trenching and excavation safety
• Strengthen safety culture across the industry

Lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees, and certificates and giveaways will be available throughout the event.

Whether you work in the field, manage crews, oversee safety programs, or support underground utility construction, this event is designed to provide valuable real-world safety insight you can take back to your team.