Cal Trenching And Excavation For Construction

While the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workplace safety, California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), more often referred to as Cal/OSHA, frequently requires more rigorous rules. This covers laws governing construction employees who do trenching and excavation operations, as well as those who work on construction sites where these activities occur. By enrolling in Cal Trenching and Excavation for Construction, California construction executives and employees will learn how to adhere to applicable safety requirements in order to avoid workplace injuries and deaths. This training is based on Cal/OSHA 8 CCR 1539 through 1541.1 and is required of all California construction employees. If you work in a state other than California, please review our other courses that are based on Federal OSHA standards. This California trenching and excavation training course was developed in accordance with Cal/construction OSHA's safety regulations.

Include: Certificate of Completion
Duration: 0 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Level: Intermediate

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While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates safety regulations at the federal level, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), more commonly called Cal/OSHA, often calls for more stringent requirements. This includes regulations that address construction workers engaged in trenching and excavation tasks and those who work on sites where these activities occur. By taking Cal Trenching and Excavation for Construction, California-based construction leadership and workers will learn how to follow relevant safety standards to avoid injuries and fatalities on the job. NOTE: This course is based on Cal/OSHA 8 CCR 1539 to 1541.1 for all construction workers employed in California. For those working outside California, please consult our other courses designed and based on Federal OSHA regulations. This CA trenching and excavation training course was designed per the construction safety orders outlined by Cal/OSHA. It addresses important topics including: Relevant terminology Specific excavation requirements of Cal/OSHA standards Soil classification system Protective systems, like support, shield, and other systems, and their requirements Excavation and trenching materials and equipment Installation and removal Excavation and underground utilities

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Who Needs Cal Trenching And Excavation For Construction?

This intermediate-level, online course was designed for members of the construction workforce who must adhere to Cal/OSHA trenching and excavation guidelines, including: Workers Managers Foremen Supervisors