Cave-ins are considered the most dangerous trench and excavation hazard. In addition, other potentially fatal hazards also exist in excavations, such as asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in a confined space, inhalation of toxic fumes, drowning, falls, water accumulation, etc. The OSHA standards intend to protect workers in trenches and excavations. This course gives you a basic understanding of how to work safely in excavations and what important points are required to consider when working in an excavation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations
Learn how to protect employees from cave-ins
Understand the role of a competent person at an excavation site
DExplore other various related issues associated with excavations
TOPICS COVERED:
OSHA Standards
The Dangers of Excavations
Protection of Employees
Hazardous Conditions
Access and Egress
Falls and Equipment
Planning
Competent Person
Summary
Regulatory Requirement:
Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.
Seat Time:
This course has been approved for 1 hour.
Course Pre-Requisite:
N/A
Testing:
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.
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