Trenching and Excavation Safety Training
Course Format: The course format includes, seven (7) hours of classroom instruction with the visual aid of a power point presentation and a video.
Course Objectives: The Trenching and Excavation training course will address the Occupational Health & Safety trenching and excavation requirements. The training shall enable participants to recognize hazards associated with trenching and excavation and the protective measures and equipment required prior to entering a trench and excavation.
Course Duration: One (1) Day
Cost: $125.00 per/person
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction
- Excavation and Trenching Basics
- Excavation and Trenching Fatalities
Module 2: Legislation
- Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
Module 3: Hazard Identification
- Definitions
- Risk Assessment (5 Steps)
- Excavation and Trenching Hazards
Module 4: Soil
- Definition
- Soil Mechanics
- Soil Classifications
- Type A, B, C & D
Module 5: Control Measures
- Sloping
- Shoring
- Trench Box
- Pre-Trenching Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
Module 6: Emergency Response
- First Aid
- Reporting
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