Trenching & Excavation – Competent Person

This course covers the various types of soils, cave-in problems, trenching and shoring equipment, OSHA regulations, safety and egress issues, materials used, environmental problems, personal protection, rescue considerations, underground locating and overhead cable issues, sloping and trenching and much more.

This 8hr course covers:

• Soil Classification

• Sloping and Benching

• Timber Shoring and Trenches

• Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring for Trenches

• Alternatives to Timber Shoring

• Selection of Protection Systems