Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7701
Course Name
Competent Person - Trench Awareness
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water
Primary Contact
Monica Troutman
monica.troutman@amwater.com
7172059705 Ext.
Website
Description
Excavation work is a daily occurrence working within the distribution of a water and wastewater utility. It is imperative to train all employees, new and seasoned, on a regular basis to ascertain knowledge is retained and application understood. This course is designed to provide training/refresher training on types of protective systems available, how to properly select and install shoring equipment in accordance with OSHA and PAW standards, how to interpret tabulated data, information to complete and retain on the jobsite, how to locate and protect other utilities and personal safety and protection. A practical exercise helps participants to demonstrate skills in a live trench scenario in to interactive discussions and written testing to evaluate participant learning.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
*Review of Federal OSHA 1926.650-652 (Subpart P: Excavation) *American Water Excavation Safety Policy *Definition of Competent Person and responsibilities *Trench failure accidents *Soil Classification *Protective Systems *Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
Target Audience
All water and wastewater employees having the opportunity to work in or near excavation sites within the distribution systems and/or production facilities of water and wastewater utilities.
Training Format
Classroom