This four-hour training course is a safety program designed for foremen, field supervisors, or anyone involved in the construction industry.

Excavating is one of the most dangerous activities in construction. The protection of employees in trenches is one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations. Most accidents occur at depths between five and fifteen feet deep. Any time you have an employee in a trench or excavation over five feet in depth, a Competent Person must be on-site and training is required.

This class will cover:

Review of OSHA Subpart P construction requirements

Underground installations (utilities)

Access and Egress

Exposure to vehicle and equipment traffic

Hazardous atmospheres

Stability of adjacent structures

Protection from cave-ins

Sloping

Shoring

Trench box

Inspection criteria