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Excavation and Trenching Safety

Duration
30–35
minutes
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Excavation and Trenching Safety
Course Overview

What this course covers

Excavation and trenching work is performed thousands of times daily, in all types of conditions. Unfortunately, many fatalities and work-related injuries are associated with excavation and trenching incidents. Cave-ins can occur suddenly, without warning, giving you little time to react. But their signs are present when proper safety precautions are not taken. This program has been created to increase your awareness and provide you with a better understanding of the safety procedures associated with your work. Ideal learners are employees who work in or near excavations and trenches.

Course Outline

01
List the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work
02
Discuss soil mechanics and identify conditions that increase the chance of cave-in
03
Describe the role and responsibilities of the Competent Person
04
State four soil types
05
Describe four different types of protection systems
06
Discuss safety precautions and emergency response
Delivered Through the Platform

Ready to train your team?

This course runs on the Hard Hat Immersive Learning Platform. Assign to individuals or groups, track completion in real time, and pull compliance reports on demand — across all three training formats.