Excavation and Trenching Safety (US)
27 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Excavation and trenching work is performed thousands of times daily in all types of conditions. Unfortunately, cave-ins can occur suddenly, without warning, giving 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 laws, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures associated with your work. Ideal learners are workers who may work in or around excavations and trenches.
Course Objectives:
Recognize the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work;Identify soil mechanics and conditions that increase the chance of cave-in;Define the role and responsibilities of the Competent Person;Categorize the soil types found in North America;Recall four different types of protection systems;Know safety precautions and emergency response
Duration: 27 min.
System Requirements
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Excavation and Trenching Safety (US)
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This version builds understanding of the laws, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures tied to excavation and trenching work, not just general awareness.
Learners categorize the soil types found in North America, giving a regional classification system for assessing cave-in risk on a given site.
The course defines the role and responsibilities of the Competent Person, the individual accountable for excavation safety decisions on site.
Learners recall four different types of protection systems, matching hazard mitigation options to the excavation conditions they may encounter.
The course covers safety precautions and emergency response procedures specific to excavation and trenching incidents, closing the loop from prevention to reaction.
Excavation and trenching work is performed thousands of times daily in all types of conditions. Unfortunately, cave-ins can occur suddenly, without warning, giving 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 laws, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures associated with your work. Ideal learners are workers who may work in or around excavations and trenches.
Course Objectives:
Recognize the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work;Identify soil mechanics and conditions that increase the chance of cave-in;Define the role and responsibilities of the Competent Person;Categorize the soil types found in North America;Recall four different types of protection systems;Know safety precautions and emergency response
Duration: 27 min.