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Trenching & Excavating Safety and the OSHA Competent Person

8.0

Drinking Water and Wastewater

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.

David Rustay

DJRustay@aquaamerica.com

2155935789 Ext.

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qua America is committed to providing a safe work environment by partnering with employees to educate and create awarness. Safety is a shared responsibility and a high priority in all areas of operation. Each employee is charged with the responsibility of keeping "Safety First" in mind at all times. The training provides instruction for soils analysis, using protective systems and the requirements of the OSHA excavation standard. Procedures are standardized to achieve maximum benefits in accident and damage prevention. Employees are trained to recognize, identify and correct potentially hazardous working conditions thus reducing risks in the workplace. Completeing this seminar provides the training and safety awarness component of designating an individual as a competent person.

Basic thru Advanced

Introduction Outline of course, Sources of laws governing Trenching and Excavation Safety, Compliance with Federal Regulations, Importance of Excavation Safety, The reason excavation entrapments occur, Who is responsible for overseeing jobsite safety, How liability is determined, Employer safety plan, The “Competent Person”, Protective systems Excavation and Safety Control of Jobsite, Exposure to vehicular traffic, Underground and above ground structures, Overhead power lines, Overhead lifting with equipment, Warning system around open excavations for mobile equipment, Spoil pile placement, Hazardous atmospheres, Confined spaces, Water in the excavation, Entering and exiting excavations, Crossing over open excavations, Protecting open excavations, Statistical review of most cited violations 15 minute break Excavation and Safety continued 30 minute lunch break Soil Mechanics Density of soils, Average weights Dry and Wet by category, Lateral earth pressure, depth factor, soil type factor

The training is essential to both water and wastewater operators assigned to jobsites and being desiganted as the "Competent Person"

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