Purpose:
This course is designed for employees that work on excavation projects and have the authority to control safety on the job. Participants learn the basics of OSHA’s Regulation 29CFR1926.650-652, Subpart P and its Appendices.
Course Outline:
- Role of the Competent Person
- Specific Excavation Requirements
- Requirements for Protective Systems
- Sloping and Benching
- Soil Classification
- Timber Shoring
- Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring
- Alternatives to Timber Shoring
- Selection of Protective Systems
