Course details
Safe Excavation
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Safe Excavation 0.25 days (up to 2 hours) course is aimed at developing safe excavation skills and attitudes.
Course Overview
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management's new online Safe Excavation 0.25 days (up to 2 hours) course is aimed at developing safe excavation skills and attitudes. This e-learning course explains how to excavate safely as part of the ground disturbance process. It discusses soil factors, sloping, benching, scaling and trimming, temporary protective structures and alternatives, worker access, and temporary crossing ramps the necessary process to plan and safely excavate as per applicable regulatory federal and provincial/state requirements, acts and industry best practices.
All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, who need specific ground disturbance training with respect to soil factors, sloping, benching, scaling and trimming, temporary protective structures and alternatives, shoring, shielding, worker access, and temporary crossing ramps.
Topics Covered
Objective 1 , Understand soil testing, mechanics, and classification
Objective 2 , Maintain a safe excavation, using sloping and benching procedures
Objective 3 , Select and use appropriate temporary protective structures and supports.
Objective 4 , Ensure safe worker access and egress
Objective 5 , Use temporary crossing mats and ramps
This course takes approximately 80 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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