Trenching and Excavating Safely
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This online course will provide valuable information on the key safety aspects of trenching and excavation. When you’ve finished the course, you will understand the serious issues raised, and be able to play your part in ensuring a safer work environment. |
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About
This online course will provide valuable information on the key safety aspects of trenching and excavation.
It starts by presenting statistics which show that trenching and excavation are among the most hazardous operations in the construction and civil engineering industries.
OSHA safety standards are discussed and we examine the vital role of the "competent person" in trenching safety.
We'll look at soil classification and the importance of pre-test inspections, along with soil testing.
You'll learn about how trenches and excavations should be configured when dealing with layered soils.
We'll also show how to detect underground utilities and the various types of equipment and technologies available.
The importance of daily excavation and trench inspections will be highlighted, along with advice on how to spot warning signs of instability.
You'll learn how to choose the most effective protective system for your trench or excavation.
We'll provide detailed illustrated information on sloping, benching and shoring and describe the approved configurations that can be used with different soil types.
There will be practical advice on how to prevent trench and excavation cave-ins, and what to do if there is an emergency.
Finally, we'll explain workers’ rights and describe the assistance services and programs provided by OSHA.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Recognise the hazardous aspects of trenching and evacuation and precautions that need to be taken.
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Implement OSHA safety standards.
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Explain the importance of the ‘Competent Person’ on the site.
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Understand the pre-test inspections required and how to detect utilities in the excavation area.
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Explain and understand the importance of daily inspections.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at anyone working in the construction and utilities industries that may need to work in or near to trenches and excavations.
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.
Modules
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Course |
Module Number |
Module Name |
Pass % Required |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
1 |
Introduction |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
2 |
Soil Classification and Pre-test Visual Inspections |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
3 |
Manual Soil Tests |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
4 |
Detecting Utilities and Using Equipment |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
5 |
The Dangers of Trenching and Excavation Work |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
6 |
Sloping and Benching |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
7 |
Shoring Systems |
70 |
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Trenching and Excavating Safely |
8 |
Support Systems and Dealing with Emergencies |
70 |
Recommended System Requirements
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Browser: Up to date web browser
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Video: Up to date video drivers
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Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
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Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 85 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Outline
Course Objectives
After completing this training, participants should be able to:
- Understand OSHA's role in promoting workplace safety and health
- Identify OSHA standards related to construction work
- Recognize common construction workplace hazards
- Apply safe work practices to reduce workplace incidents
- Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understand fire prevention and workplace emergency practices
- Recognize safe rigging and lifting procedures
- Identify welding and cutting hazards
- Understand fall protection requirements
- Recognize excavation and trenching hazards
- Understand concrete and masonry safety practices
- Identify demolition hazards
- Apply safe stairway and ladder practices
- Recognize confined space hazards
- Identify common electrical hazards
- Understand scaffolding safety requirements
What Topics Does OSHA 10 Construction Cover?
- Introduction to OSHA
- OSHA Focus Four Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Health Hazards in Construction
- Stairways and Ladders
- Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- Excavations
- Materials Handling, Use, and Disposal
- Scaffolds
- Hand and Power Tools
FAQs
The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides workers with basic and advanced training about common safety and health hazards on the job. We offer both 10-hour and 30-hour courses for Construction and General Industry.
OSHA Outreach Training is provided in partnership with UL Solutions PureSafety, an OSHA-authorized online Outreach Training provider. The online format allows learners to complete training at their own pace while meeting OSHA requirements.
- OSHA 10: Intended for entry-level workers and covers fundamental workplace safety topics.
- OSHA 30: Provides more comprehensive training for supervisors and workers with additional safety responsibilities.
- Choose Construction if you work in construction, demolition, or building trades.
- Choose General Industry if you work in manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, distribution, or similar industries.
Yes. After successful completion of the training and required survey, participants receive an OSHA Department of Labor (DOL) card by mail.
Yes. The training is entirely online and self-paced.
You have 180 days from the time of enrollment to finish the course.
Yes. Progress is automatically saved, allowing you to continue where you left off.
Yes. Technical and course support is available by email, chat, and phone.
For proctored training, learners create a voice profile by recording prompted verification codes. Additional voice verification may be required during the training.
