The OSHA Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Safety Training course is designed for workers involved in excavation and trenching operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for the construction industry.
According to OSHA regulations, employers must provide training to all employees exposed to excavation and trenching hazards to ensure they understand soil classification, protective systems, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures. This training is critical for preventing cave-ins, falls, and other excavation-related accidents while maintaining workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Upon completion of the OSHA Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Safety Training course, learners will be able to:
- Understand OSHA excavation and trenching regulations as defined in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P and the safe work practices and procedures specified by this standard.
- Explain what a competent person is responsible for in trenching and excavation operations.
- List site conditions that must be evaluated before excavation operations begin.
- Distinguish between type A, B, and C soil.
- Explain what OSHA’s unconfined compressive strength measurement determines.
- Differentiate between the two basic methods used for soil classification: visual testing and manual testing.
- Understand the dynamics involved in a cave-in.
- Explain OSHA regulations related to protective systems in excavated areas and the exceptions to these regulations.