Trenching and Excavations

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This course is designed for personnel who are exposed to trenching and excavations where shoring, shielding, sloping or benching is required to prevent cave-ins and other hazards which may be present in the trench or excavation.

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The attendee to the class will become familiar with OSHA requirements for working in trenches and excavations including general hazards of trenches and excavations, working around underground utilities, dangers with water accumulation, access and egress from trenches and excavations, vehicle and pedestrian exposure to trenches and excavations, soil testing, protective systems and rescue planning.

The attendee will be required to successfully complete a written evaluation of the information presented during this training session as recommended by OSHA Regulations 29CFR1926.651.

 

Who should take the Course:

This course is designed for personnel who are exposed to trenching and excavations where shoring, shielding, sloping or benching is required to prevent cave-ins and other hazards which may be present in the trench or excavation.

 

Core Content:

  • OSHA's Trenching and Excavation Standard
  • Legal Rights
  • Competent Person Requirements
  • General Hazards Associated with Trenching and Excavations
  • Identifying and Addressing Atmospheric Hazards
  • Soil Testing and Classification
  • Shoring and Shielding Types
  • Sloping and Benching
  • Spoil Storage
  • OSHA Directives and Interpretations
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    91 Eagle Creek Ranch Blvd., Floresville, Texas City

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