157 Excavation Safety: Basic

Modules:
2
Hours:
1
Sectors:
General Industry
Target Audience:
Employee, Supervisor
Fee

Description

Excavation Safety Course Overview
This course introduces students to the safety hazards, precautions, and regulatory requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P – Excavations. It provides general guidance on the hazards, protective systems, and safe work practices associated with working in excavations and trenches.

IACET Accreditation
OSHAcademy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for courses that comply with ANSI/IACET standards. IACET accreditation is recognized globally for promoting high-quality continuing education and professional training.

Student Access
All OSHAcademy students have complimentary access to course materials, including knowledge checks and interactive activities. Official documentation of training—such as exam results, certificates, and transcripts—can be obtained through the purchase of a certificate package.

Key Topics
  • ✔ Definitions
  • ✔ Common Soil Problems
  • ✔ Soil Mechanics - Tension Cracks
  • ✔ Sliding
  • ✔ Sluffing
  • ✔ Heaving
  • ✔ Squeezing
  • ✔ Unit Weight of Soils
  • ✔ Type A
  • ✔ Visual and Manual Testing Techniques
  • ✔ Competent Person Requirements
  • ✔ Pre-job Planning
  • ✔ Installation and Removal of Protective Systems
  • ✔ Shielding and Trench Boxes
  • ✔ Safe Ingress and Egress

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