Excavation and Trenching
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
Excavation and Trenching is designed to help you meet the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.650. You will learn about the hazards of excavations and trenches and how to protect yourself during digs.
Target Audience
Operators, technicians, and other professionals who require knowledge to operate and maintain facilities safely and effectively.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Define the basic hazards of excavation, trenching, and ground disturbances.
- Describe the tasks involved in line locating and line finding.
- Identify the four types of soil.
- Determine the methods used to classify soil type.
- Identify different types of soil movement.
- Describe safe practices and procedures for excavation work.
- Describe the purpose and function of sloping and benching.
- Describe the purpose and function of shoring.
- Describe the purpose and function of trench boxes.
- Identify the recordkeeping and training requirements for excavations.
