Description
Excavation and Trenching Safety Fundamentals training complies with training requirements established by The Occupational Safety & Health Act, Subpart P, Section 1926 Excavations.
Topics presented in Class:
- Definitions
- Site Evaluation Planning
- Hazards
- Protective Systems
- Utility Safety
- Soil – Definitions, Test Methods and Mechanics
- Cave-Ins
- Adjacent Structures
- Shoring
- Trench Shield
- Materials and Equipment
- Sloping & Benching
- Spoils
- Loose Rock and Soil
- Additional Hazards
- Atmospheric
- Access and Egress
- Vehicles
- Falls
- Daily Inspections
- Written Exam
Excavation and Trenching Safety Fundamentals Hands-on and Evaluation
- Excavation Inspection Summary
- Review evaluation with trainee