Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
721
Course Name
Trenching and Excavation Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Inservco Insurance Services, Inc.
Primary Contact
Charles Baker
cbaker@pnat.com
6102564440 Ext.
Website
Description
Practical instruction in real world applications for trenching / excavation work relative to federal OSHA and common practice standards. Course is offered in an interactive format with active dialogue between students and instructor. Case studies are presented to illustrate and reinforce main points of instruction. Course is intended to cover basics of trenching from soil classification, use of protective systems and general safety aspects of these sites in order to prevent accidents, emphasis on basic approaches and accident prevention.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Review Typical Accidents
* Factors Affecting Trench Collapse
* Basics of Soil Classification; Manual / Visual Testing
* Protective Systems, Including Engineering Systems
*Site Conditions
* Precautions
* Practical Applications
Target Audience
Managers / supervisors who administer safety programs and employees (front-line workers) who work in or around trenches and similar excavations.
Training Format
Classroom