Trenching and Excavation Safety
Overview/Description
This one-hour course is designed to better inform the employee of the possible health and safety concerns unique to trenching and excavation.
The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- list factors to consider before trenching and excavation begins
- identify the purpose of the site assessment
- describe the purpose of a trench box
- specify different types of excavation, sloping, and shoring principles
- recognize other hazards that are present in excavation work
- identify the cause of excavation and trenching-related fatalities
Target Audience
Employees involved with trenching and excavation operations at the workplace
Expected Duration
1.0
Lesson Objectives:
Trenching and Excavation Safety
identify factors to consider before trenching and excavation begins.
identify the steps to take when locating underground installations.
identify different types of excavation, sloping, and shoring principles.
identify the purpose of a trench box.
cite practices that reduce hazards present in excavation work.
Course Number: SAH0483