TRENCHING AND SHORING HAZARD AWARENESS

This 4-hour course is designed to provide a complete overview of risks associated with trenching and excavations. It covers the OSHA 29CFR Part 1926 Subpart P – Excavations. Each participant will receive educational material and a card indicating satisfactory course completion.

(4 Hours)

Topics discussed in this course:

• Information on protecting employees from hazards such as falling loads
• Soil classification
• Protective systems
• Sloping and benching
• Shoring and specific excavation requirements
• Vehicular traffic and unsafe atmospheres