TOP 10 EXCAVATION SAFETY COURSES IN USA

Like any heavy machinery, excavators can be dangerous in untrained hands. For this reason, the United States government and OSHA have mandated that if you’re operating an excavator, like a track hoe, you must take a safety training course.  

The Excavation Safety Training Course covers the following topics: Scope, Application, and Definitions Specific Excavation/Trenching Requirements Including: Surface Encumbrances Underground Installations Access and Egress Vehicular Traffic Falling Loads Hazardous Atmospheres Water Accumulation.

This course teaches attendees how to meet competent person requirements under the OSHA Excavation Standard. Highlights of the class include detailed explanation of soil testing, cave-in protection methods, inspection techniques, and other requirements as outlined by the standard.

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.

Excavation & Trenching training is offered by Ash Safety Services for all skill level. Ash Safety Services can customize our training programs to meet the needs and unique challenges of our clients.

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) 2 training is designed to educate ERT members in your company’s specific building evacuation procedures and floor warden programs.

Excavation/Trenching Basic Competent Person training is offered by Safety Compliance Management for all skill level. We not only cover safety, emergency response, and regulatory compliance information, but also prepare students to competently assess, manage, and solve real world situations.

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.

The course is designed to provide participants with an awareness of Federal and State requirement, covering practical considerations for safe and compliant excavation and trenching.

This course covers the roles and responsibilities of the employer to educate and assign a competent person to excavation sites.