Course details
Excavation Safety
This online Excavation Safety course explains the importance of excavation safety in construction environments.
Course Overview
This online Excavation Safety course explains OSHA standards related to safe excavation and trenching operations and discusses the requirements of 29 CFR §1926.21.
Topics Covered
- The difference between excavations and trenches
- What to do before excavating
- The role of a competent person at an excavation
- Different soil types and their properties
- Excavation hazards
- Protective systems, including site evaluation planning and protective system design
- Safety measures, including PPE and emergency response
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This course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
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A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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