Cal-OSHA: Excavations

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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.

Cal-OSHA: ElectricalLEARNING 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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