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.