Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
4124
Course Name
Excavation and Trenching Safety
Contact Hours
1.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Murray Insurance
Primary Contact
Katelyn Montgomery
kmontgomery@murrayins.com
717 358 2782 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide the trainees wiuth the necessary information to prevent injuries and fatalities from cave-ins, rescue attempts, electrocution, equipment incidents, falls, etc. The instruction provides working background on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard and provides essential information on safety work practices.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
> Introduction
> Excavation Defined
> Excavation Access / Egress
> Excavation and Trenching Hazard Overview
> Underground and Overhead Utilities
> Surface Encumbrances and Spoil Pile Requirements
> Fall Protection Requirement
> Vehicle and Equipment Safety
> Hazardous Atmosphere
*in Potential)
> Competent Person Duties
> Excavation Inspection
> Protective Systems
> Emergency Situations
> Summary and Quiz
Target Audience
This course applies to water and wastewater operators that are exposed to excavation and trenching activities throughout the course of their work activities. These work activities could include sewer line installations or repair, road repair / road work, water line repair, and any other instance in which a trench or excavation is being entered by a worker.
Training Format
Classroom