Trenching, Shoring & Excavation
Trenching, Shoring, & Excavation Awareness
Course Description
This course is designed to provide the following:
Identify the laws, regulations, and standards as they apply to excavations Describe soil classification and the testing used to determine type. Describe protective systems used in excavations. Discuss the hazards found in trenches. Describe the role of the competent person
Length: 4 Hours
Trenching ,Shoring, Excavation Competent Person
Course Description
This course is designed to provide all employees working in trenching and excavation.
OSHA Requires the employer to have a "competent person" on-site who is trained and knowledgeable in:
Soil AnalysisProtective SystemsRequirements of the OSHA StandardUnderground UtilitiesSoil PilesSafety RequirementsAccess & Egress
This one-day course meets OSHA 1926 Construction Standard for Trenching & Excavation “Competent Person”
Length: Full Day