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Excavation and Trenching Safety (US)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 271 fatalities due to trenching or excavation cave-ins from 2000 to 2006. The Excavation and Trenching Safety (US) course is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the critical safety precautions necessary for working in excavation and trenching. This program outlines the inherent risks, such as sudden cave-ins, and provides comprehensive training on adhering to legal regulations and effective safety measures.

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Learning Objectives

Recognize Excavation Hazards: Understand the dangers associated with excavation and trenching work, including the potential for cave-ins.
Identify Soil Mechanics: Learn about soil conditions and mechanics that contribute to the likelihood of cave-ins, and how to mitigate these risks.
Role of the Competent Person: Define the responsibilities and importance of the Competent Person in maintaining excavation safety.

Soil Classification: Categorize different soil types found in North America and their impact on trench safety.
Protection Systems: Understand and recall the four main types of protection systems used in trenching safety.
Emergency Preparedness: Know the necessary safety precautions and how to respond in an emergency situation.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. About This Training Program
3. Why You’re Here Today
4. Learning Objectives
5. Knowledge Check: This Training Course
2. Definitions and Requirements
1. Definitions
2. Remember the Risks
3. Mechanics of Soil
4. Collapse
5. Conditions that Increase Chance of Cave-in
6. Competent Person
7. Knowledge Check: Risk of Cave-In
8. Knowledge Check: Competent Person
9. Specific Excavation Requirements
10. Remove or Support Surface Objects
3. Utilities
1. Underground Utilities
2. What Can Happen?
3. Some Examples
4. Knowledge Check: Utilities
4. Excavation Risks
1. Getting In and Out of the Excavation
2. Knowledge Check: Points of Access and Egress
3. Hazardous Breathing Conditions
4. Water Accumulation
5. Protection from Loose Rock or Soil
6. Knowledge Check: Soil or Spill Piles
7. Fall Protection

5. Soil
1. Common Soil Classifications
2. Knowledge Check: Soil Classification 1
3. Knowledge Check: Soil Classification 2
4. Knowledge Check: Soil Classification 3
5. Knowledge Check: Soil Classification 4
6. Staying Safe
1. Sloping and Benching
2. Shoring and Shielding
3. Learning Activity: Sloping Type A Soil
4. Learning Activity: Sloping Type B Soil
5. Learning Activity: Sloping Type C Soil
6. Shielding (Trench Boxes)
7. Liability Exposure
8. Rescue Operations
9. Work Safely
7. Conclusion
1. Summary