The purpose of this training is to provide employees with information about the OSHA excavation standard. NOTE: A competent person is required on every trenching and excavation job site. This class does not certify any attendee as a Competent Person; only the company itself can designate its own employee as a “Competent Person.” This class provides information regarding OSHA standards and safety guidelines. It does not provide the significant work experience required to be considered a Competent Person.
The purpose of this training is to provide employees with information about the OSHA excavation standard.
NOTE: A competent person is required on every trenching and excavation job site.
This class does not certify any attendee as a Competent Person; only the company itself can designate its own employee as a “Competent Person.” This class provides information regarding OSHA standards and safety guidelines. It does not provide the significant work experience required to be considered a Competent Person.
Understand OSHA Subpart P requirements for trenching, shoring, shielding, soil classification, and protective systems. Identify excavation hazards, including cave-ins, falls, water accumulation, hazardous atmospheres, and heavy equipment operations. Apply safe practices for trench design, access/egress, inspections, atmospheric testing, and competent person responsibilities. Implement engineering controls, protective systems, and emergency response procedures to ensure safe excavation operations.
Construction Managers Supervisors & Managers of Employees Who Work In Excavations & Trenches Safety Supervisors Training Managers Industrial Hygienists Individuals associated with the federal agency's collateral duty safety and health personnel
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