objectivesdangerous jobs for members of the construction workforce. Hazards like trenching cave-ins and exposure to hazardous materials can arise in this line of work, making it imperative to receive the necessary safety training. In Soils Analysis and Classification for Construction, participants will receive soil analysis training so they can reduce the number of workplace accidents and injuries that occur on their worksite.
Soils Analysis and Classification for Construction teaches construction professionals how to stay safe while performing earth-moving activities. To meet this objective, this course covers the following pertinent topics:
Soil basics and mechanics
Soil stressors and de-stabilizers
The definition of key industry terms
Soil testing, analysis, and classification
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) excavation standard
Competent persons (CP)
Case studies
Practical exercises
descriptionClassification of soils consists of the division of soils into classes based on their genetic, textural, chemical, mineralogical, physical, or geotechnical characteristics.Construction occupations are hazardous for employees of the construction sector. In this area of work, hazards such as trench cave-ins and exposure to toxic chemicals might emerge, making it critical to acquire the required safety training. Participants in Soils Analysis and Classification for Construction will receive soil analysis training to help them decrease occupational accidents and injuries. Soils Analysis and Classification for Construction instructs construction professionals on how to be safe while undertaking earthmoving tasks.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Soils Analysis And Classification For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Course Overview
Introduction to Soils Safety
Course Description
Course Objective
References
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Your Competence is Critical
2. Component Person
Competent Person
Why Classify Soil?
Soil Classification System
3. Soil Defined
Soil
Gravel
Sand
Silt
Clay
4. Soil Properties
Cemented Soils
Cohesive Soil
Dry Soil
Fissured
Granular Soil
Layered System
Plastic
Moist Soil
Wet Soil
Saturated Soil
Submerged Soil
Stable Rock
5. Soil Stressors
Stressors
Tension Cracks
Sliding or Sluffing
Toppling
Subsidence and Bulging
Heaving or Squeezing
Boiling
6. Other Soil Destabilizers
Vibration
Surcharge Loads
Weather
Layered Systems
Layered Systems
Shear Planes/Fissures
Submerged Soil
Time
7. Key Terms
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Unit Weight of Soils
8. Soil Classification
Four Major Types
Stable Rock
Type A Soil
Type B Soil
Type C Soil
Soil Chart
9. Soil Testing
Visual and Manual Tests
Visual Tests
Manual Tests
What to do with the Test Results
Benefits Upon completion of this soil analysis training course, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of soil mechanics and soil safety. They will have also learned how to identify soil stressors through visual and manual testing and what effects these stressors have on the soil. Moreover, they will have become familiarized with OSHA’s excavation standard to help keep themselves and the rest of their construction team safe. Finally, this course can be completed online in 50 minutes, allowing professionals to fit it into their busy work schedules.