Hey Roger,
Don't get me wrong, I am not disputing anything that you are saying.
In fact I am in agreement with you.
To say the word "Negligence" sums the whole deal up really.
To send guys down in a trench like that and not ensure thier safety is one thing, but to throw your nose to the wind and disregard all Safety procedures is sheer stupidity.
Going slightly off topic here, but what would happen if all the Line workers in the US decided that they were no longer going to wear Insulated Gloves.
Would you get down a very deep hole without shoring Roger?.
Sorry please don't take this as a personal attack on you mate, as this is not my intention!.
I dunno Roger, someone in that company needs thier b/side kicked and hard!