Managing Excavation Hazards

The competent person is “capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” This program provides the skil...

Participants are taught from OSHA’s excavation standard (29 CFR 1926-Subpart P) which requires workers in trenches and excavations to be protected. Can-ins are perhaps the most feared trenching hazard; but other potentially fatal hazards exist, including asphyxiation, toxic fumes, drowning.

This program will include a description of the hazards in and around an excavation, a discussion on the duties and role of the qualified person, a discussion on soil classification and testing, and an overview of the protective systems used to support and protect employees in an excavation.

Excavation Safety training is offered by Stag Safety, LLC. At Stag Safety, we consider ourselves a fractional safety partner, allowing customers to select as-needed solutions without the large capital expenditures associated with in-house safety programs, trainings and certifications.

Excavation Safety Training is offered by Evolution Safety. Evolution Safety Resources has the expertise and experience required to offer top-level safety training at your organization.