Trenching Awareness
Last Updated 08/2026
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What you'll learn
Identify and assess the different types of trenching hazards
Identify trenching hazard controls
Develop an understanding of the role of a competent person and the importance of inspection schedules
Skills covered in this course
Description
Standards
OSHA Standard: 1926.650, .651 & industry best practices
Trenching and Excavation Awareness explains the basics for trenching and excavation hazards on the jobsite.
Learners will discover the different protective devices required to maintain safety, and how to protect themselves in and around trenching and excavation areas.
Additional topics include the ability to identify different types of trenching hazards, how to control these hazards, and the role of the competent person in relation to trench safety.
OSHA Standard: 1926.650, .651 & industry best practices
Trenching and Excavation Awareness explains the basics for trenching and excavation hazards on the jobsite.
Learners will discover the different protective devices required to maintain safety, and how to protect themselves in and around trenching and excavation areas.
Additional topics include the ability to identify different types of trenching hazards, how to control these hazards, and the role of the competent person in relation to trench safety.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
360 Immersive is a woman-owned, veteran-owned small business that develops interactive workplace safety training in collaboration with safety subject matter experts. We combine storytelling with realistic simulations to help workers recognize hazards, think critically, and practice safer decisions before facing them on the job. Our approach supports Total Worker Safety™ by building self-awareness and personal accountability alongside safety knowledge. Based in Boise, Idaho, we are driven by a commitment to serving others and helping prevent workplace injuries.
Trenching Awareness
Frequently Asked Questions
The different types of protective devices used on a jobsite to guard against trench collapse, along with when each one applies.
It walks through the fundamentals of trenching and excavation hazards on a jobsite before moving into specific hazard types.
1926.650 and .651, combined with established industry best practices for excavation work.
Different categories of trenching hazards, each requiring its own protective approach on site.
Around guarding your own position and movement near the excavation, distinct from the equipment-level protective devices covered earlier.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Trenching Awareness 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 20 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.
OSHA Standard: 1926.650, .651 & industry best practices
Trenching and Excavation Awareness explains the basics for trenching and excavation hazards on the jobsite.
Learners will discover the different protective devices required to maintain safety, and how to protect themselves in and around trenching and excavation areas.
Additional topics include the ability to identify different types of trenching hazards, how to control these hazards, and the role of the competent person in relation to trench safety.