Excavation & Trench Safety Online Training - Cal/OSHA

Learn to comply with OSHA trench standards for a safe work environment. This course meets
Cal/OSHA training requirements.

Meets California & OSHA Training Standards
Flexible, Self-Paced Mobile Learning Module
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Duration: 3 Hour(s) Language: English

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About

The fatality rate in excavation work is 112% higher than general construction, and proper safety training can significantly reduce this. Our online course, regulation-aligned and meeting OSHA's classroom requirements, covers soil classification, protective systems, atmosphere, and common hazards. We also include practice quiz questions throughout the course and a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam, as required by OSHA. Individuals who successfully complete the course will be awarded a printable certificate.

Beyond the federal OSHA regulation training, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) requires extra training in accordance with federal OSHA requirements. Completing this training course ensures that you meet the requirements for workplace safety specific to your job. All employees exposed to excavation hazards would benefit from this training.

Outline

Topics Covered

Soil Classification & Types
Shoring Systems – Hydraulic, Timber, Etc.
Trench Collapse Types
General Trench Requirements
OSHA Regulations (29 CFR § 1926 Sub-part P)
Hazardous Scenarios
Much More!

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the context and significance of excavation procedures.
Be able to identify different sorts of excavations.
Understand the links between different soil types.
Understand the terms stratigraphy, competent soil, and incompetent soil.
Recognize the potential threats that excavations may provide.
Recognize the many types of soil.
Learn the principles of recognizing dirt.
Know when and how to install shoring systems.
Recognize the correct material to use for shoring systems.
Understand when and how to employ shielding when excavating.
Understand how to dismantle support systems and manage spoils.
Understand the responsibilities put on persons who work on excavations.
Learn how to operate safely around excavations on the job.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.