Excavations

Duration: 30 Minutes      Language: English

Topics Covered:

• Evaluate whether excavations have been designed to ensure adequate support, stability, and employee access/egress safety.

• Prepare, conduct, and complete excavations without compromising adjacent structures or utility lines.

• Work safely in and near excavations – minimizing common hazards, while using appropriate testing, protective, and rescue techniques and equipment.

• Understand the importance of excavations safety in preventing accidents and injuries.

• Gain knowledge of excavation hazards and how to identify and mitigate them.

• Develop skills in implementing effective protective systems and measures.

• Learn about excavation equipment and safe operating practices.

Course Benefits:

• Certificate of Completion. *Valid for 2 years.

• Examination record for employer.

Regulations:

• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations

• 1926.650 – Scope, Application & Definitions

• 1926.651 – Specific Excavation Requirements

• 1926.652 – Requirements for Protective Systems

• 1926 Subpart P, Appendix A – Soil Classification

• 1926 Subpart P, Appendix B – Sloping and Benching

• 1926 Subpart P, Appendix C – Timber Shoring for Trenches

• 1926 Subpart P, Appendix D – Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring for Trenches

• 1926 Subpart P, Appendix E – Alternatives to Timber Shoring

• 1926 Subpart P, Appendix F – Selection of Protective Systems

• 29 CFR 1926.50 – Medical Services and First Aid

• 29 CFR 1926.502 – Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices