Trenching and excavating are recognized as one of the most hazardous construction activities. The primary hazard of trenching and excavation is employee injury from collapse. Soil analysis is important in order to determine appropriate sloping, benching, and shoring. Additional hazards include working with heavy machinery; manual handling of materials; working in proximity to traffic; electrical hazards from overhead and underground power-lines; and underground utilities, such as natural gas. 

This full-day course is designed to educate construction supervisors, their workers, and those designated as the “competent person” to the requirements as outlined in OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P. Participants will learn excavation hazards, role of the competent person, OSHA soil test requirements, classification of soils, trench rescues and mechanics of cave-ins.

Please contact us for further information.  The Safety Council reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to registration numbers.