Excavation & Trenching Safety
Course Overview Cave-ins are among the deadliest construction hazards. This course teaches workers how to recognize excavation hazards, understand soil types, and work safely in and around trenches and excavations. What You Will Learn Excavation hazards: cave-ins, water accumulation, atmospheric …
Overview
Course Overview
Cave-ins are among the deadliest construction hazards. This course teaches workers how to recognize excavation hazards, understand soil types, and work safely in and around trenches and excavations.
What You Will Learn
- Excavation hazards: cave-ins, water accumulation, atmospheric hazards
- Soil classification and competent person requirements
- Protective systems: shoring, shielding, sloping/benching
- Safe entry and exit procedures
- Utility location and underground hazards
- Inspection requirements before each shift
Duration
2 hours
Certification
Valid for 3 years.






