Excavation and Trenching Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Excavation and Trenching

Overview: The Excavation and Trenching course focuses on the OSHA standards and hazards of industries related to excavation and trenching. Each employer is responsible for assuring compliance with these standards.

Course Length: 8hrs | CFR Reference: 29 CFR Part 1926.650

Course Objectives: Upon completion of Excavation and Trenching training, the student will be familiar with:

Excavation and trenching basics
General requirements, to include: planning, daily inspections of excavations, and adjacent areas
Protective systems
Anatomy of cave-ins
Indications of failure of protective systems
Hazards to include: hazardous atmospheres, utilities, falling loads, etc.
Soil analysis to include: types, classifications, and weight
Interpretations and appendices, including subpart P

Written Exam: Written and hands-on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining: Student is responsible for retraining every year.

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