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Certified Managing Excavation Hazard Technician (CMEHT)
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Certified Managing Excavation Hazard Technician (CMEHT)

1 Day
beginner

This 1-day course is designed as a training course to inform employers and employees of the best practices in trenching and excavation safety. Students will learn about the role and responsibility of the employers to assign a competent person to the excavation site and provide that person with the knowledge of key excavation hazards.

Course Description

This 1-day course is designed as a training course to inform employers and employees of the best practices in trenching and excavation safety. Students will learn about the role and responsibility of the employers to assign a competent person to the excavation site and provide that person with the knowledge of key excavation hazards.

Learning Objectives

Identify common excavation hazards, including cave-ins, falls, underground utilities, and hazardous atmospheres. Apply OSHA standards and best practices for trenching and excavation safety. Implement protective systems, proper shoring, sloping, and shielding techniques to prevent accidents. Conduct site inspections, hazard assessments, and emergency response planning for excavation operations.

Who Should Attend

Construction Supervisors & Managers Safety Officers & Coordinators Civil & Site Engineers Excavation & Trenching Crew Members Industrial Hygienists Line Supervisors & Team Leads Collateral Duty Safety Personnel Program Administrators Risk Management & Compliance Personnel Utility & Field Service Workers