Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6288
Course Name
Excavation and Shoring Competent Person Training
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Core Compliance Group, Inc.
Primary Contact
M Thomas
dglaser@corecompliance.com
724 316-6359 Ext.
Website
Description
Iin accordance with OSHA guidelines, provide training for to competent individuals who are "knowledgeable of the applicable OSHA standards, are capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to excavation and shoring operations, and have the authority to correct the hazards to protect workers."
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
• How to properly conduct soil tests (visual and manual)
• Understand OSHA regulations and protective systems for shoring, sloping and benching, and trench boxes
• Identify and control hazardous atmospheres lurking inside of trenches
• Locate and work safely around potentially deadly underground utilities
• How to handle OSHA inspections at your trenching and excavation site
Target Audience
Employees actively involved in operations involving trenching, shoring and excavation.
Training Format
Classroom