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Excavation and Trenching: Additional Hazards and Protections

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What you'll learn

Recognize and assess the various hazards, including falling loads, mobile equipment, and atmospheric risks, that workers may encounter during excavation projects.
Identify and apply OSHA standards and recommended precautions, such as safe distancing, warning systems, and atmospheric testing, to mitigate potential hazards and ensure a secure excavation environment.
Acquire knowledge of confined space protocols within excavations, including the proper use of harnesses, lifelines, and compliance with OSHA standards regarding water accumulation, diversion ditches, and surface water drainage.

Description

This course provides a thorough exploration of the potential hazards and protective measures associated with excavation work. Participants will delve into the complexities of safeguarding against cave-ins, falling loads, mobile equipment risks, and hazardous atmospheres. The course emphasizes compliance with OSHA standards, covering precautions such as maintaining safe distances from excavation edges, implementing warning systems, and conducting atmospheric testing. Additionally, participants will gain insights into confined space considerations within excavations and the importance of addressing water accumulation to ensure a comprehensive approach to excavation safety. Recognize and assess the various hazards, including falling loads, mobile equipment, and atmospheric risks, that workers may encounter during excavation projects. Identify and apply OSHA standards and recommended precautions, such as safe distancing, warning systems, and atmospheric testing, to mitigate potential hazards and ensure a secure excavation environment. Acquire knowledge of confined space protocols within excavations, including the proper use of harnesses, lifelines, and compliance with OSHA standards regarding water accumulation, diversion ditches, and surface water drainage.


Course Objectives:

Recognize and assess the various hazards, including falling loads, mobile equipment, and atmospheric risks, that workers may encounter during excavation projects.;Identify and apply OSHA standards and recommended precautions, such as safe distancing, warning systems, and atmospheric testing, to mitigate potential hazards and ensure a secure excavation environment.;Acquire knowledge of confined space protocols within excavations, including the proper use of harnesses, lifelines, and compliance with OSHA standards regarding water accumulation, diversion ditches, and surface water drainage.;;

Duration: 11 min.

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Safety Instruct

784 Courses

Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.

Excavation and Trenching: Additional Hazards and Protections

Excavation and Trenching: Additional Hazards and Protections
Excavation and Trenching: Additional Hazards and Protections

This course provides a thorough exploration of the potential hazards and protective measures associated with excavation work. Participants will delve into the complexities of safeguarding against cave-ins, falling loads, mobile equipment risks, and hazardous atmospheres. The course emphasizes compliance with OSHA standards, covering precautions such as maintaining safe distances from excavation edges, implementing warning systems, and conducting atmospheric testing. Additionally, participants will gain insights into confined space considerations within excavations and the importance of addressing water accumulation to ensure a comprehensive approach to excavation safety. Recognize and assess the various hazards, including falling loads, mobile equipment, and atmospheric risks, that workers may encounter during excavation projects. Identify and apply OSHA standards and recommended precautions, such as safe distancing, warning systems, and atmospheric testing, to mitigate potential hazards and ensure a secure excavation environment. Acquire knowledge of confined space protocols within excavations, including the proper use of harnesses, lifelines, and compliance with OSHA standards regarding water accumulation, diversion ditches, and surface water drainage.


Course Objectives:

Recognize and assess the various hazards, including falling loads, mobile equipment, and atmospheric risks, that workers may encounter during excavation projects.;Identify and apply OSHA standards and recommended precautions, such as safe distancing, warning systems, and atmospheric testing, to mitigate potential hazards and ensure a secure excavation environment.;Acquire knowledge of confined space protocols within excavations, including the proper use of harnesses, lifelines, and compliance with OSHA standards regarding water accumulation, diversion ditches, and surface water drainage.;;

Duration: 11 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Excavation and Trenching: Additional Hazards and Protections training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 11 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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