objectivesThe Trenching & Excavation Awareness for Construction online safety course from OSHA Education School is designed to teach participants the basics of trench safety guidelines, as well as those set-in place by OSHA Trench Safety regulators. In this introductory-level course, participants can expect to learn the basic protective measures that ensure safety on the jobsite while trenching and excavating.
OSHA Education School’s Trenching & Excavation Awareness for Construction online course teaches participants the importance of taking essential preventative measures while working in trenching and/or excavation environments. From common job hazards to safety regulations and beyond, participants will learn the essential knowledge required to safely enter, work in, and exist a trench site. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to trenching and excavation
Common causes of cave-ins
General safety regarding trenching and excavation
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
Competent person (CP)
Spoils Piles
Shoring and sloping
descriptionTrench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers' lives. Through this distance learning course individuals will be well aware about Trenching & Excavation safety in the construction industry.
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 Trenching & Excavation Awareness 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. Introduction
Trenching and Excavation Safety Awareness
Course Objectives
Trenching and Excavation
Common Causes of Cave-Ins
The Competent Person
2. General
Role of the Competent Person
Soil Classification
Spoils and Other Requirements
Protective Systems
Sloping
Safe Entry and Exit Required
Utility Surveys
Final Dos and Don’ts
Situational Analysis
3. Conclusion
Pay Attention!
SummaryOSHA Education School’s Trenching & Excavation Awareness for Construction online safety course will better prepare participants for safe work in trenching and excavation work environments. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to understand the following and their roles in applicable work environments:
Soil classification
Air monitoring
Safe access
Spoils piles
Shoring and sloping
Utilities management
CFR 1926 Subpart P, Excavations
