Excavation - Competent Person Training

This course covers OSHA Standards related to excavation and trenching. Topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and un-shored slopes. Introduction to various types of shoring, soil Classification, and protective systems will be emphasized.

This course covers the responsibilities of the excavation competent person as spelled out in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.650. Students learn the OSHA-accepted soils classification methods, types of testing required, how to select protective systems and the elements of an excavation safety program.

This program has been developed to help employers meet the OSHA training requirements for a "Competent Person".  This course consists of classroom study (course manual provided), "hands-on" demonstration of study material, OSHA Subpart P 1926.650 review (OSHA Regulations provided).

Focuses on the skills required for technician-level trench rescue, including site operations, victim management, PPE and rescue equipment use and maintenance, soil physics and classifications, collapse causes and types, patient removal and packaging, protective shoring systems.

This class provides the knowledge to meet this requirement. Your employees will receive an acknowledgement of completion & wallet card upon completion of the training.