Trenching & Excavation

This is a Competent Person certification. Trenching & Excavation is some of the most dangerous work in the construction industry, but can be safe with some basic training. Each trenching or excavation work site has to have an individual who is a competent person.

This course covers: sloping, benching, shoring and trench shields, how to inspect for potential cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres, and underground installations. We demonstrate how an employee can be injured and how easily this can be prevented. This class includes soil testing and classifications.

Topics Presented:

• The hazards of trenching & excavation

• Proper sloping, benching, & shoring

• Trench shield methods

• Highlight of the the OSHA standard

• Soil classification

• Proper use of P.P.E.