Excavation and Trenching Safety Awareness Course
English
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What you'll learn
List the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work
Discuss soil mechanics and identify conditions that increase the chance of cave-in
Describe four different types of protection systems
Discuss safety precautions
Skills covered in this course
Description
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 Objectives:
List the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work;Discuss soil mechanics and identify conditions that increase the chance of cave-in;Describe four different types of protection systems;Discuss safety precautions
Duration: 13 min.
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
Author
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
Excavation and Trenching Safety Awareness Course
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Excavation and Trenching Safety Awareness Job Aid (440 KB)
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 Objectives:
List the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work;Discuss soil mechanics and identify conditions that increase the chance of cave-in;Describe four different types of protection systems;Discuss safety precautions
Duration: 13 min.