Course Description:

This Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Course is intended for individuals designated as The Excavation Competent Person, by their employer, during excavation and trenching activities, which may include managers, supervisors, lead workers or operators.  It provides a fundamental understanding of OSHA's Excavation and Trenching Standards for the Competent Person.  This course will cover OSHA's Excavation Standard.

Course Objective:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be familiar with regulations, requirements and related issues; understand the responsibilities of "The Excavation Competent Person"; be able to recognize existing and predictable conditions that are hazardous or dangerous;  be familiar with soils analysis and the soils classification system; and be familiar with the selection and use of various protective systems.  This course is designed to provide the necessary training and safety awareness component to meet and exceed the requirements of "The Excavation Competent Person" as defined in OSHA's Excavation Standard.

Course Topics:

General Requirements of Subpart P

Responsibilities of The Excavation Competent Person

Excavation Hazards and Control Measures

Access and Egress Requirements for Excavations

Identifying and Controlling Hazardous Atmospheres in Excavations

Correct Inspections and Documentation Procedures

Working Safely Around Potentially Deadly Underground Utilities
Protective Systems Requirements
Soil Analysis Techniques and Classification

Training Requirements for Those In or Near Excavations
Job Planning

Total Hours: 6 Hours

There is an exam at the end of this course, which requires a minimum score of 70% or better to pass.  Upon successful course completion, participants will receive a certificate and a course completion card from Thomas Safety Solutions.

Highlights:

• Inspections and Duties of a Competent Person

• Conducting OSHA-Mandated Visual and Manual Soil Tests

• Understand and Identify the Different Types of Protective Systems

• Follow a Decision-Making Process for Selecting Protective Systems

• Understand OSHA Regulations for Shoring, Sloping & Benching, and Trench Boxes

• Potential Hazardous Atmospheres in Trenches

• Safe Work Practices

• Locate and Avoid Damage to Underground Utilities

• Equipment Inspections and Maintenance

• Handling an OSHA Compliance Inspection at your Excavation Site

 And much, much more!

Be sure to check out all of our other safety and health training, including our 10 & 30 Hour OSHA, Fall Protection Competent Person, Scaffold Competent Person, Qualified Rigging, Qualified Crane Signaling, and our online Virtual University courses by 360 training.