Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9301
Course Name
Excavations and Trenching
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
West View Water Authority
Primary Contact
Phillip Evankovich
pevankovich@westviewwater.org
4129313292 Ext. 3271
Website
Description
Background: Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers’ lives. When
done safely, trenching operations can reduce worker exposure to other potential
hazards include falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and incidents
involving mobile equipment.
Purpose: OSHA standards require that employers provide workplaces free of recognized
hazards. The employer must comply with the trenching and excavation
requirements of 29 CFR 1926.651 and 1926.652 or comparable OSHA-approved
state plan requirements.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
-Excavation and Trenching Powerpoint
-OSHA Trenching and Excavation Factsheet handout
-OSHA Prevention Video (v-Tool)
Target Audience
Any West View Water employee who works around excavations and trenches.
Training Format
Classroom